The following are a few helpful tips for hiring a gutter contractor.
Naturally, you may have a lot of questions about how to hire the right contractor to repair your gutters. What will the experience be like? Will they start and finish on time and within your budget? Do they need special licensing or credentials? How do you know whom to trust?
If you’ve never used a contractor before, you may be unsure where to start. The following are a few helpful tips for hiring a gutter contractor.
Do Your Research
To begin, you’ll want to search for a few gutter contractors in your area. Put a few of these on your list and check out their websites. See if they can do the work you need them to do.
You’ll also want to search on contractor websites, such as Angie’s List, Houzz, Home Advisor, Next Door, and Thumbtack. Read the reviews and ratings thoroughly. You will probably find some overlap between these sites and your web search results.
Make a Pros and Cons List
Now it’s time to get objective and look at how each gutter contractor you’ve chosen measures up. List each contractor company and write a few sentences about the pros and cons of each one. If anything jumps out at you, good or bad, put it on the list.
If you can, contact former clients to see if they’re happy with the contractor’s work on their homes. Depending on your feedback, you can add that as a pro or con.
Reach Out to Potential Contractors
After you’ve made your pros and cons lists, rank your contractors in order of interest in working with them and then reach out to talk to them. You probably already got some sense of who they are from their website, but it can be a different experience talking to them on the phone.
Do you feel comfortable talking to them? Would you feel comfortable with this person working on your gutters?
Comfort is essential, but credentials are another vital part of choosing home improvement contractors. All contractors should be registered, bonded, and insured to ensure you get a skilled professional and that your project will be protected.
Be Upfront and Have a Budget
Now it’s time to choose your home improvement contractor. You’ll want to be upfront with your budget and timeline to ensure everyone is aware of all expectations connected to the project. A reputable contractor will be upfront about cost estimates and timelines.
Once everything is clear and settled, be sure to review the paperwork for your protection. You should never work with a home improvement company without a contract in place.
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