CONTRACTOR CONSULTING
One of the most challenging aspects of home design is hiring and working with contractors and sub-contractors. The value of using a designer to assist with this issue is manifest in many ways. To begin with, one of the most important steps is to obtain recommendations from individuals you trust. Since our designers have experience from many projects, we have knowledge of and experience with contractors and sub-contractors who have proven their reliability and quality of service. Our knowledge saves you the time and stress required to search out contractors or sub-contractors.
Another benefit is that, since our designers work for you, we can arrange for all estimates and manage the design plans that contractors and sub-contractors need access to. Once a contractor or sub-contractor is hired by the client, they can expect to pay a deposit of approximately 10% at contract signing, with progress payments throughout the project until it is completed.
Other important factors to consider when hiring in this category are:
• Verify that each contractor or sub-contractor has proper and valid licensing and insurance,
• Check the Better Business Bureau for complaints, and
• Always obtain a written contract.
One of the most challenging aspects of home design is hiring and working with contractors and sub-contractors. The value of using a designer to assist with this issue is manifest in many ways. To begin with, one of the most important steps is to obtain recommendations from individuals you trust. Since our designers have experience from many projects, we have knowledge of and experience with contractors and sub-contractors who have proven their reliability and quality of service. Our knowledge saves you the time and stress required to search out contractors or sub-contractors.
Another benefit is that, since our designers work for you, we can arrange for all estimates and manage the design plans that contractors and sub-contractors need access to. Once a contractor or sub-contractor is hired by the client, they can expect to pay a deposit of approximately 10% at contract signing, with progress payments throughout the project until it is completed.
Other important factors to consider when hiring in this category are:
• Verify that each contractor or sub-contractor has proper and valid licensing and insurance,
• Check the Better Business Bureau for complaints, and
• Always obtain a written contract.
