5 Essential Tips for Hiring Bathroom Contractors

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If you’re thinking about remodeling your bathroom but you’re not sure where to start, then you’re in the right place. The process of finding the right bathroom contractors can be a daunting one, particularly if it’s your first-ever remodel. A simple online search often reveals tons of horror stories and negative reviews.  Read on to find out how to sift through the sea of options out there so you can hire the best bathroom remodelers for your home.

Set Clear Goals for the Bathroom Remodel

Because of the endless number of contractors in the area, it’s important to set clear goals for the project.  Goals might include things like what elements of the bathroom you’d like to see changed and then a target budget to get it done.  The bathroom updates you request directly impact the cost of the project due to the materials required and the labor involved in handling the renovations.

If you set clear goals for the bathroom remodel from the start, you’ll have an easier time finding bathroom contractors that can meet your requirements.  Most companies have a list of previous projects on their websites, which gives you an opportunity to look through them and see if they have completed any work that looks like what you want done in your home.  Look through each company’s testimonials and reviews across sites like Yelp, Angie’s List, Google, and Facebook to make sure their overall ratings are good.

Additionally, make sure that the bathroom remodeling contractors you select are both licensed and insured.  License numbers are often displayed in a website’s footer.  These can easily be looked up on the city local government website to verify its legitimacy.  Regarding insurance, make sure the contractor has it.  You don’t want to be responsible for any injuries workers face as a result of working on your home.

Talk to Multiple Contractors and Go with Your Gut

Despite being intangible, gut feelings are rarely wrong.  Contact multiple contractors to discuss your project and get quotes.  In speaking with them, ask questions about their level of experience, their process, whether they have completed similar projects, and what their pricing is.  You goal in having these conversations is not only to answer those questions, but also to find someone you’re comfortable with.  Bathroom renovations are a process and the contractors you hire will be spending a lot of time in your home, working and interacting with you.

Determine the Pricing Range for your Renovation

The lowest price bathroom remodel is probably not the best, so do your homework.  Do some internet searches to see what other people have paid for similar projects.  This will allow you to establish a reasonable price range for your remodel.  Then, all you need to do is make sure the companies you speak with fall within that range.  If they don’t, they need to have a good reason why, such as higher quality materials or variations in their process.

When asking bathroom remodelers for quotes, keep in mind that the price should include an estimate of the cost of materials and the labor involved.  Deceitful companies may provide a lower quote by only including the cost of labor, so be careful.

Get Everything in Writing

After settling on a remodeling company, it’s time to discuss the contract.  Every change you want to be made to your bathroom needs to be in writing.  Having a detailed contract protects the homeowner from significant price changes and ensures that the bathroom remodel is completed as intended.  Contracts often include a list of changes, estimates for labor and materials, project duration, and a payment schedule.

Although no one starts a project expecting a bad outcome, the contract is necessary to allow for legal recourse should anything go wrong with the remodel. True professionals will not have an issue with detailed paperwork because they understand that having such terms in writing provides protection for both of you.    

Be Flexible During the Project    

Bathroom contractors do everything they can to prepare for a project and estimate its potential cost to the homeowner.  However, you should expect that unforeseen circumstances will arise.  Bad weather, unanticipated structural complications, and supplier problems can all affect the pricing and duration of a project.  The best way to stay on top of potential problems is by keeping up communication with the builders.  The best companies ensure that you remain in the loop by touching base with you on a regular schedule and offering access to project tracking systems.

Remodeling a bathroom can be a stressful process.  Follow the steps detailed in this guide to find the perfect bathroom contractors.  The right team can deliver a great result and take away some of your stress.

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