You’ve saved up your pennies and spent months planning out a remodeling of your kitchen. You’ve come up with all sorts of great ideas that will turn your boring, cramped kitchen into a true potted masterpiece of interior decor. But now is the time to turn your dreams into reality. You’ve actually got to pick up the phone, contact a qualified professional kitchen remodeling service, and commit your time and money to a major renovation project. Are you beginning to feel a little nervous? Here are some handy tips to keep in mind.
Start By Asking For Referrals
Surely some of your friends or relatives have had good experiences with a previous remodeling project. Why risk hiring a complete unknown and taking your chances when you can get in a company that has a proven track record of doing great work for someone whose word you can take at face value? And if they all rack their brains and still can’t come up with a good reference, you can check online to read independent reviews posted by customers who have used the various remodeling contractors in your area.
Always Check The Credentials Of Anyone You Consider For A Job
If you are considering hiring a company to do your remodeling project, you should always ask to see their credentials before you commit. The company you hire should be able to immediately show you all of the credentials and certifications that they hold from national organizations, such as the National Kitchen & Bath Association, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and other state and local licenses. If they seem reluctant to fork over proof of these various certifications that any reputable company would proudly display, something is wrong. It’s a good idea to move on.
Get Everything In Writing From Start To Finish
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure that everything you agreed to with the company you hired is there on the paper. This includes not only the final price, but of all the various details and arrangements that you have worked out. All of the work that is to be, as well as all of the various details of each facet and stage of the project, should be laid out on the contract, present and accounted for. If anything is missing, don’t sign until the omission is rectified.
In The End, It All Comes Down To Trust
The main issue with any company you have never hired before is trust. Obviously, you’ve got to feel comfortable with the people that are coming to your home to do the work. If you have met with representatives from a company and talked with them about your hopes and goals for the upcoming project, you should have been able to get a fairly accurate impression of them. If they don’t seem to be responsive to your questions and comments, or receptive to your ideas, thank for them for their time and move on to your next candidate. Your kitchen remodeling project deserves only the best crew to carry it out.
Royal Palm Closet
12830 Metro Parkway – Unit 10
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 768-2391
