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Where is a good place to look for a contractor for building a house in Seattle?
State agencies usually can help one to get a contractor. However, there are some websites that could help, too. To name a few, try Hiring A Contractor and Need Contractor.
Would hiring a general contractor help to build my house?
Building a house requires a lot of knowlege in the construction business. If you do not have this knowlege it would be recommended that you higher a general contractor that can organize all the vendors who will come in. For example make sure the foundation hole is dug before the cement contractor shows up.
What credentials should I look for when hiring painters?
What should I look for when hiring house painters? Are there any credentials in particular I need to be aware of?
You are hiring a carpenter for a house remodel Do you need to get workmans comp insurance?
You should hire a licensed contractor. He should already have liability insurance and workmen's comp for his employees. If you do not hire a properly licensed contractor, all the liability for anything tha might go wrong falls on you. If your insurance company discovers that you hired an unlicensed contractor, they could, and probably will, deny payment on any claims you may file. Tread cautiously!
Will homeowners insurance cover damages caused by structural defects?
No. If your house been built fairly recently, then the contractor who built your house may be lible for damages. If he is a licensed contractor, then he will (should!) be bonded, which should cover the damages.
If a house is built 1.5 ft too close to the road is it the contracters fault or the land surveyers fault?
Who ever laid the house out on the property, which should have been the contractor. The surveyors show you the four corners of the property, not where the house will sit. When the excavator shows up to dig, the contractor should have the house laid out for them.
How much would it cost to replace the floor in a house?
It solely depends on the square footage you wish to replace and the type of flooring you wish to install, and whether you're doing it yourself or hiring a contractor
What is the possessive form of the word contractor?
The possessive form for the noun contractor is contractor's. Examples: The contractor's tools were at my house. I am going to the contractor's building tomorrow to discuss the cost.
Should you hire a general contractor to remodel your house if he does not carry general liability insurance?
No, you should not hire an uninsured contractor to do anything at all, remodel or otherwise, unless you are willing to fully accept and cover the costs of a loss if anything goes wrong.
I really want to add a patio onto my house. Which contractor should I use?
This site has a pretty long list of great contractors.
What do you do if your house does not pass inspection?
The contractor should repair or replace the items that failed until it can pass inspection. Do not accept the house as done until such time as it passes, however inconvenient it is.
Factors to consider when remodeling kitchen?
I have an old house and am considering getting the kitchen remodeled. What are the various factors I should take into consideration? How should I evaluate and select a contractor for the job?
