You're in the midst of gathering information about home remodeling companies, and it can be overwhelming.
While it's great that we offer a Pricing Sheet and multiple guides that walk you through our remodeling process, you need a little more information.
Now, I love sharing remodeling tips with homeowners, but this one has to be my best one.
Not knowing who to hire is one of the biggest delays in a homeowner's remodeling journey.
... and it's very understandable.
I have read many blog posts from reputable sources that give homeowners "tips" about dealing with unreliable, money-hungry contractors. While my inner Stephanie says, "How rude!" I'll move on and tell you that this isn't helpful at all. Actually, it's setting you up for failure.
You do not need to waste your time with unreliable, money-hungry contractors. There's another way.
So, I'm picking up my megaphone, or laptop for that matter, and typing away to show you how simple it is to prequalify a business and hire the home remodeler you want, not want to put up with.
(…and yes, I know I'm showing you how to hire someone else. But I don't believe in gatekeeping helpful knowledge.)
Prequalify home remodelers in three simple steps:
1. Search
2. Website
3. Credentials
Step One | Search
Search for contractors in your area on the BBB. The BBB has a prequalifying process for businesses that allows them to be listed on its website. Even if someone recommends a company to you, it's still wise to prequalify them.
Step Two | Website
View the websites of your favorite companies. They should have their Contractor License(s) and EPA Certification(s) listed, photos of their work, have written about themselves in a way that resonates with you, explain their process, provide testimonials from clients, and hopefully, a way to receive more information for free.
Step Three | Credentials
Now, check the credentials of the businesses you want to meet with. Idaho and Washington have some things in common, but Washington requires much more from their contractors and uses three different websites to confirm credentials. Each state's Secretary of State website is a good place to start checking, but Washington requires two more websites.
Here's all you need!
I did the work for you and put everything you need in a tidy little downloadable guide. All you do is read the simple instructions and click. … it's like I’m lifting the lid on a silver platter.
Click the button below to get your free copy.
That’s it!
I’ll be back next week with another tip!
Cheering you on!
-Shandra McCracken