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| Choosing your remodeler is the most important decision in a remodeling project. Take your time and be thorough in your search. Below you will find a few places to start looking for the best contractor for your job:
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Relatives |
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Architects/ Designers |
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Friends |
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Real Estate Agents |
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Neighbors |
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Suppliers |
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Business Colleagues |
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Subcontractors |
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Lenders |
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| Local NAHB Chapter (GSABA) |
| Job Site Signs |
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Is the site clean? |
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Are tools and materials being handle in a responsible manner? |
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Are there dust covers over the owner's belongings to protect them? |
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| Local Media Attention |
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Look for articles about local remodelers |
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Check out local home improvement columns in newspaper and radio shows |
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| Seminars |
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Attend local sminars on home improvement topics |
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Some firms host free seminars on how to choose a remodeler and other interesting remodeling topics |
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Check local newspaper community news section for information |
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| Home Shows |
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Great place to gather information about companies and to make initial contact with the contractors |
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