01 Research
Start by researching house contractors in your area. You can ask for recommendations from trusted sources.
Start by researching house contractors in your area. You can ask for recommendations from trusted sources.
02 Check their credentials
Check the credentials of the contractors you are considering. Verify that they have the required licenses and permits to operate in your area and ask for references and visit their completed projects to see the quality of their work.
Check the credentials of the contractors you are considering. Verify that they have the required licenses and permits to operate in your area and ask for references and visit their completed projects to see the quality of their work.
03 Compare Bids
It’s always a great idea to get bids from at least three different contractors and compare them. Ensure that the bids include all the necessary aspects of homebuilding, such as the cost of materials, labour, and other miscellaneous expenses.
It’s always a great idea to get bids from at least three different contractors and compare them. Ensure that the bids include all the necessary aspects of homebuilding, such as the cost of materials, labour, and other miscellaneous expenses.
04 Contracts
Make sure you have a written contract that outlines the scope of work, the cost, and the timeline for completion.
Make sure you have a written contract that outlines the scope of work, the cost, and the timeline for completion.
05 Payment terms
Always give payments in instalments at regular intervals as the work progresses.
Always give payments in instalments at regular intervals as the work progresses.