Choosing the right company is important
Many different companies all claim that they are the best, and we know how difficult it can be to choose one to trust your hard-earned money with. Asking for references is a tried and true tactic, but how many companies are going to give you the names of customers who weren’t satisfied? Here, we have prepared a buyer’s guide for picking the right contractor for you and your project.
Referrals
Whether it’s a friend or neighbor, firsthand experience is invaluable and a reliable indicator as to what you could expect when dealing with a company you are considering. Ask among your friends, family, and colleagues to see if anyone has any immediate recommendations for your project.
Reviews
Online review websites are a great resource for discovering if a contractor is really as good as they say.
Angi
Angi, formally Angie’s List, is a review aggregator that allows anyone who has worked with a contractor to publicly review them and their work.
Better Business Bureau
The BBB is an organization that independently reviews companies and collects reviews from verified customers.
Best Pick Reports
Best Pick Report partners with GuildQuality, the nation's leader in third-party customer satisfaction surveying, to collect annual research on local home service companies.
Intuition
If a deal is a good deal today, then it should be a good deal tomorrow. If a deal is presented as only good if you “sign today,” than make sure to consider exactly what is being offered. Making a decision without headache or high pressure is important and a key indicator as to how you will be treated long after the sale and installation of your home improvement project.