Five Questions to Ask Your Home Remodeling Contractor

Five Questions to Ask Your Home Remodeling Contractor Any home remodeling project you’re investing in is sure to bring you a little bit of apprehension. After all, your home is one of your most significant investments. Your biggest decision will be picking a home remodeling contractor you can trust for your project. You shouldn’t work with just any contractor, especially given the scope of a remodel—it’s not like you’re only making one minuscule upgrade. So, how do you go about choosing a trustworthy team to partner with? Well, there are some questions you can ask each of the companies you’re considering that should help you make your decision:

1. What Kind of Experience Do You Have in the Home Remodeling Industry?

This is a great question to ask any prospective home remodeling contractors you may work with because there are multiple facets to it. Of course, it’s important to know how many years of experience a remodeling team has, as experience—most of the time—is indicative of expertise. And don’t you want longtime experts working on your remodel? Of course you do. But beyond asking about the time they’ve spent in the industry, it’s also important to question a contractor on their variety of experience. Have they remodeled bathrooms, kitchens, master bedrooms, and basements alike? Or do they specialize in a certain aspect of home remodeling? It’s important to know the answer, as that can ultimately help drive your decision.

2. Do You Have the Proper Licensing and Certifications to Do the Job?

No matter the type of project you’re having completed at your home, there are sure to be licenses and certifications required of the contractor you’re working with. So, before you decide on a company to partner with for your remodel, be sure to ask what kind of licensing and certifications they possess. In some cases, it may not be the most important thing, but it can be a deciding factor between two potential choices since it makes more sense to pick the one that has the proper qualifications.

3. What Will My Project’s Timeline Look Like?

Your project timeline is extremely important, as you surely don’t want to wait months to see a finished result. Asking ahead of time and receiving a specific estimation can give you a good idea of what to expect, which will help you prepare for any disruptions to your day-to-day life. While you’re at it, you can talk to your contractor about any steps they take to minimize the interruption to your household’s normal routine.

4. Can I See Some Examples of Your Home Remodeling Work?

Any home remodeling contractor worth its salt is going to have an archive of past projects that they’re proud of. And when you ask to see examples of their work, they shouldn’t have any hesitation to show off a gallery of some of their projects. When you get a chance to view a company’s portfolio, be sure to evaluate it for diversity while also ensuring that they perform the specific services and installations that you’re hoping to get out of your remodel.

5. Does Your Work Come Backed by Any Warranties or Guarantees?

As good as a company’s work may look in their gallery of completed projects, it’s always good to ask about any warranties that they offer. Some contractors may only offer the product warranties that come from their manufacturers, but the elite professionals will add on a workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer’s warranty to give you the ultimate peace of mind.

Trust the Area’s Most Reliable Home Remodeling Contractor for Your Project

When you ask our team at BACK Construction these five questions—and any others you may have—we know that you’ll be pleased with the answers you receive. We have been serving homeowners in Lexington and throughout the Central Kentucky area since 1971 and, as a design-build company, we know we can help with whatever home remodeling project you have in mind.

To speak with Central Kentucky’s most trusted home remodeling contractor about a project at your property, contact BACK Construction today.

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I was very pleased with Schon Holman who repaired a faucet incorrectly installed and repaired cabinet damaged by water. Back was quickly responsive to my request and adjusted original estimate when work was done. I would highly recommend Back.

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I couldn't speak more fondly on my experience with Back Construction. We had the columns on our front porch repaired and we are extremely pleased with the workmanship. Schon Holman and Tom Gebhart were very professional.The Home was built in the 1800s and with the original columns still standing, the team took extra care in the repair and their preservation. They also were able to lift the porch and level out the roof which seemed like quite a task. Im very happy with the outcome. They even gave advice and information on the products they used for future reference. Thank you very much Back Construction. I will be recommending your work to others.

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