How to Choose a Professional Remodeling Contractor

Most Property Owners and Homeowners
Only Hire a Remodeling Contractor Every 7 to 10 Years
and Many Don’t Know What Questions to Ask to
Evaluate the Contractor.

The following information is provided to assist property owners and homeowner’s in choosing a remodeling contractor to install a new roof, windows, siding or decks. This is not an exhaustive list and all of the questions may not apply to your situation.

We will be happy to provide you with a complete copy of our consumer guide and step-by-step installation process prior to our first meeting.

Here are 3 areas we recommend you consider in evaluation every remodeling contractor you talk to:

1. The Reputation and Business Stability of the Remodeling Company
2. Their Experience and Methodology
3. Their Service Before, During and After Your Project

For each area simply ask the questions and ask the remodeling contractor to provide the written evidence to support their answers.

Get the Answers to These Questions In Writing to Make Sure
Your Contractor’s Policies, Procedures and Standards
Will Protect You from a Project Filled with:
Missed Deadlines, Hidden Charges and Faulty Workmanship.

Reputation and Business Stability of the Remodeling Company

• Are you registered with the State of New Jersey as a Home Improvement Contractor and will you provide us with your registration number?
• Will you supply a copy of your current insurance certificate?
• Will you provide a copy of your business registration for your current company? (This is proof of how long they have been in business under this name.)
• Can you provide me with a reference list with at least 25 customers?

Experience and Methodology

• Do you provide a written agreement and a price that is guaranteed for the work specified without exceptions?
• Will you provide a detailed breakdown of the service you are providing?
• Will you provide a bio of the supervisor who will be on our project?
• Do you have a written policy regarding smoking, drugs and alcohol by your crews?
• How much of a deposit do you require?
• Are you a GAF/ELF Master Elite Roofer (the highest certification they give)?
• Are you a James Hardie® certified siding installer?
• Are you a certified vinyl siding installer?
• Are all of your subcontractors required to sign a standard of quality agreement and carry all insurances required by the State of New Jersey?

Service Before, During and After the Project

• Will you provide me your warranty in writing?
• Have you ever repaired a project that was out of warranty?
• What is your company phone policy?
• How often do you meet with homeowner to review job progress?
• Do you provide a price guarantee?

We hope these questions give you the information you need to make the best choice when it comes to hiring, evaluating and working with a professional home remodeling contractor.

We will be happy to provide you with a complete copy of our consumer guide and step-by-step installation process prior to our first meeting. We live by our guide. We know this sets a standard that we can be proud of and that the majority of our competitors can’t match. Upon request we will gladly provide you with our written proof of compliance with each question.