Tips for Finding the Perfect Home Improvement Contractor

Finding a quality yet reputable home improvement contractor can be no easy task. With the growing number of contractor referral programs how can you really be sure which ones are effective and at the same an honorable service?

Tip 1: Steer clear of lead services

What is a lead service provider and why should you look out for them? There are a growing number of contractor referral programs who are simply put lead services. Things you should look for is companies that ask for your personal information such as home address, phone number, e-mail address etc without giving you the option of who you want to receive bids from. Simply said if you fill out a form without the ability to hand pick the contractors you want to receive estimates from chances are you are dealing with a lead service. The company selects the contractors it wants you to receive bids from and generally sells your information to them as a lead.

Tip 2: Research, Research, did I mention Research?

Many times consumers don’t even know that there are services like BestContractors.com who perform the research for you including background checks, Better Business Bureau ratings, Licensing and Insurance verification etc. For those who don’t use services like this you can perform the research for your self ” keep in mind it’s a daunting task which is why most consumers use services such as BestContractors.com.

Check with your local Better Business Bureau office. Find out if the contractor you are looking for has any registered complaints for them.

Check out your local state and city level board of licensing. If they are a contractor such as an electrician or plumber which requires appropriate licensing, there are ways to find out if the contractor you are hiring is appropriately licensed.

Check References. Ask for at least five references of past work. You might be surprised what you can dig up.

Google them! That’s right, Google their business name as well as the company’s owner’s names.

Check MySpace.com I Bet you haven’t thought of that one? Maybe the contractor has a myspace account, and if they do you can see how the contractor acts outside of work.

Last, hold your ground and don’t give any contractor a deposit to perform work. Wait until the job is completed then pay them once the job has met your satisfaction.

Ready – Set – Find a Great Contractor!

Best of luck!

Sean a Denver SEO