What We Do
* Custom fit replacement windows in
vinyl or aluminum
* Premium vinyl siding covering all wood
* Custom vinyl trim work around doors,
windows, garage doors and eaves.
* Turn key entry door program installed
and already painted for you.
* Insulation and radiant barrier applied
in attics.
A Few Helpful Tips
Although remodeling a home is one of
the biggest expenses faced by
homeowners, many consumers
enthusiastically plunge into remodeling
without adequate prior planning. Here
are some things to consider before
starting any renovations.
Before selecting a contractor,
carefully plan the project for which you
are contracting. Determine your floor
plan, room arrangement, and interior
decoration in advance. Discuss the
project in detail with any potential
contractor. In hiring a contractor
solicit at least two or three bids; be
sure that the bids are based on the same
building specifications, materials,
labor, and time frame. Do not
automatically choose the lowest bid;
identify the reasons why one bid may be
lower than another. Ask for local
references and inspect completed
projects if possible.
In signing the contract, be sure that
all promises and agreements are in
writing; this will protect both you and
the contractor. The contract should also
include a complete description of the
work to be done, starting and completion
dates, a breakdown of the total cost,
the payment schedule, any warranties or
guarantees, and clean-up after the job.
The contract should also contain the
contractor's full name, address,
telephone number, and professional
license number. If subcontractors will
be involved in the remodeling, be sure
that the contract contains a
release-of-lien clause to protect
yourself from liens against your home in
the event that the contractor does not
pay the suppliers or subcontractors. Any
warranty offered by the contractor
should be in writing and detail all
conditions and terms. Never sign a
partial or blank contract; read every
contract thoroughly before signing.
Major remodeling projects may require
the obtaining of a building permit or
separate permits for electrical,
heating, and plumbing work from local
authorities. If permits are required,
they should be in the contractor's name;
this will relieve the homeowner of any
financial liability for corrections that
must be made for work that did not pass
inspection. Terms dealing with the
application for permits should be
included in the written contract.
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