How to Deal and Work With Your Contractor
Inviting a construction contractor and their crew into your home is often a nerve-wracking experience. As you want to be confident that you have chosen a team that you can trust, however, you don’t want to let your guard down totally. You want them to feel welcome, but don’t want to get in their way. Sadly there is no exact science to the contractor-homeowner relationships, but there are a few ground rules that will help to ensure that you get a positive experience from beginning to end.
Establishing a Good Rapport
From the first phone call, you are creating a relationship with your contractor. What has most value is open communication. Tell them exactly what you want and then work with them to come up with a plan of action, then make sure you are available to them throughout the project.
Clearing Away Obstacles
Your project will be easier to manage if you have already prepared the area for their arrival. Take the precautions that you feel are necessary, like removing fragile or in-the-way items. Give them access to your driveway or road in front of your home to reduce inconveniences.
And, any pets, no mater how friendly they are, are some of the biggest obstacles when getting work done. A big percentage of contractors prefer pets are kept away from the project area at all times. This will reduce the distractions and keep your animals safe.
Check-In
Even though your project may be going seamlessly, it is still important to ask your contractor how things are going every two days. Ask them if they require anything that they are not getting or if they are coming across any time-consuming obstacles. Never feel obligated to engage in long conversations, as most contractors would rather keep interactions to a minimum to remain on schedule.
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