The construction business has grown exponentially over the last couple of years. This has seen more people getting into that job market. While options are often great, it can be confusing about who to hire. There are many commercial contractors today, but you want to ensure that you end up with the right person. To narrow down the selection, we have prepared a list of questions that you can ask a contractor before hiring. This will allow you to eliminate amateurs and end up with pros.
What Are Some of Your Past Projects?
Contractors with a solid portfolio of past commercial projects will have no problem showing you what they have done before. That is because they have confidence that the previous works are outstanding. While at it, it is also a good idea to ask for references. This will give you a chance to check whether the customers were satisfied with the job and whether they would hire the contractors again.
What Type of Background Do You Have?
Contractors that have built a legacy have an impeccable track record that speaks more of their work than a sales pitch. Such contractors are bidding at the market rate because they know how much a job would cost. Contractors that offer very low bids either do not have the experience for the job or are cutting corners. These are just some of the issues that will inform you whether you are working with an experienced person.
What Is Your Safety Record?
Contractors that keep records on safety concerns are a good fit. These are people that will address problems as soon as they occur to prevent further issues. They will also provide evidence to show their ability to promptly continue a project after encountering a challenge. Workplace injuries can slow down a project, and contractors who start getting defensive when they ask about their safety record often try to hide something. This should serve as a red flag for you. Contractors that take a careless approach to safety concerns are likely to do the same in other matters.
What Kind of Timeline Do You Have for This Particular Project?
From the design process to the project completion, one needs to have a timeline prepared. The schedule also needs to be flexible enough to accommodate delays caused by unpreventable circumstances such as bad weather. Any contractor that promises to deliver the project quickly may be cutting corners. But also work with a contractor that promises a reasonable timeline and meets deadlines.
Are Your Cost Projections Estimates or Fixed?
Experienced commercial contractors can give you a proper estimate of how much a project will cost because they have already built a relationship with different suppliers. This ensures that when they give you a fixed cost, it will remain the same. Also, when it comes to commercial contractor services, you should also get an estimate of what each service will cost. You do not want to get blindsided later in the project with all these additional costs you have not accounted for.
At John G. Moser & Son, Inc., we are a team of experienced contractors that have been operating for more than 60 years. We have experience in building, remodeling, and maintaining a home. Get in touch with us today, and we will deliver quality services at an affordable rate and a realistic timeline.