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Homeowners should choose their contractor and not be chosen by the contractor!
One of the most daunting tasks of home improvement is choosing the contractor for the job. Once the contractor is successfully chosen, the rest of the project will generally proceed very smoothly. Homeowners should not let an overly zealous contractor talk himself into the job. By following a few key steps, any homeowner can choose a contractor and not become prey to a bogus home improvement scheme.
The first step is acquiring estimates for the project. Several estimates will be beneficial, but a homeowner needs a minimum of three. The homeowner will take these estimates and begin to compile an average cost for the project. It is common knowledge that a homeowner needs to avoid low end estimates. High estimates should also be avoided. Eliminate all of the estimates that are not near the average.
At this point, it is time for the homeowner to be an investigator. The homeowner should verify that the contractor is licensed and insured. Ask for the license number and proof of insurance. The license number can be used to check the rate of successful inspections and the percentage of failed inspections. The contractor’s liability insurance will protect the homeowner in case of a structural accident or poor workmanship of the project.
The homeowner should never be persuaded to obtain an inspection permit using the homeowner’s name. If the contractor seems hesitant to have the project inspected or procrastinates on filing for an inspection, the homeowner should not use this professional. If the contractor’s license is valid, the insurance current, and the contractor is in good standing with inspection officials, the inspection of the project should be a simple routine task. It should not be a fearful ordeal
The homeowner should always get everything in writing. The agreement should be signed by both parties. Any changes made to the original plan should also be in writing and signed.
Finally, the homeowner should make sure that the contractor is a person that they can easily work with. This is definitely not a good time to discover a personality conflict.
What else can I help you with?
Will your homeowners policy cover damage caused by an uninsured contractor?
No, homeowners insurance does not provide coverage nor warranty for our chosen contractors quality of workmanship. That's why we always want to verify that a contractor is insured before allowing them to start work on our home. The first sign of a reputable contractor is that they carry the appropriate coverage for the work or services they offer. Never hire a an un-insured contractor.
What is present perfect tense of choose?
The present perfect tense of "choose" is "have chosen" or "has chosen." For example, "I have chosen" or "She has chosen."
What is the base form of chosen?
choose is the base form of chosen and chose
What is the past participle of the word choose?
The past participle of "choose" is "chosen."
What is the past participle choose?
I chose, I have chosen.
How do you spell chosen or chosen?
The past participle of the verb to choose is chosen.
What is the past particle of choose?
infinitive: choose past: chose past participle: chosen
Past participle of choose?
Past tense forms are:"I chose..."and"I have chosen"( bothpronounced with a Z sound).
What are the past and past participle of choose?
The past tense of "choose" is "chose," and the past participle is "chosen."
What is the adjective of choose?
It is "chosen".
What is the diffence between a nominated and a selected subconttactor with reference to liability?
A nominated subcontractor is chosen by the client or architect, and the main contractor is not liable for the performance of the nominated subcontractor. In contrast, a selected subcontractor is chosen by the main contractor, who remains liable for the selected subcontractor's performance.
What is the past perfect tense of choose?
The past perfect tense of choose is had chosen.
