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Professional Renovations - 30 Years Experience

References are King – and a Must!

Never hire a contractor without proven references (verified by you)… and never hire anyone that gives you a bad vibe, you are entering into a temporary partnership in a sense, and it is best if you like the person you are going to work with – it will make a huge difference.

That said, this is sometimes easier said than done, how do you know what references are good and trustworthy.

As a renovation contractor I can tell you that satisfied customers, especially in the renovation business, are more than happy to provide reference and usually will allow you to view the contractors past work (not always, but most satisfied customers will). It is rare to find a good renovation contractor, and those that do good work usually continue to work for the same people over the years – so it makes sense that past customers will still be familiar with the contractor in question and willing to show you his work.

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January 6, 2012 | Filed Under Do's & Don'ts, Warning Signs | Leave a Comment 







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