10 Tips for working with a interior designer / Renovation Contractor

Home remodeling project is as important as any other business project one could be having and sometimes it could be challenging especially if the owner do not have the skills to transform the house into what is more pleasing. Fortunately, there are many people with high qualifications in the field of home renovation, décor and interior design who may be of great assistance.

However there are some factors that one should put into consideration before hiring and also when working with a home renovator expert.





1. Be informed.
Distractions, noise and other inconveniences are usually unavoidable but it is always possible to solve the problem if you and your family, neighbors are ready for the renovation process. Discuss with the workers working hours when they are comfortable in order to get the schedule that does not affect your way of life. For strata title properties, inform your management that which company will be coming to renovate your house and normally management will ask deposit.


2. Ask for a letterhead.
A letterhead further helps one to know the kind of a person you are working with, whether the contractor is a profession or not. This letterhead should lay down any kind of work that needs to be undertaken.


3. A warranty.
In case of any faults that may be involved in the workmanship, a labour warranty should be available from your renovating professional to take care of it. And this warranty should last for at least twelve months from the date of completion.





4. Verify everything.
Don’t go by what the renovating professional says, test before acting especially if it’s the first time you are hiring them.


5. Check the reference.
This should be done especially if you are working with this person for the first time, check out the contractor’s references through recommendations that have been made to him.


6. Plan to spend more.
One should plan to add more into the budget than the originally planned; this will save you the cost you would have incurred on the forgotten items or plans.






7. Registration of the renovator.
Ensure that the professional renovator working for you is registered with the business bureau and also call the licensing agency to confirm whether your contractor has a valid license.


8. Good communication
Good communication for you will help you know the terms and conditions of what you are getting into and this includes confirming all details required, studying the drawings and always asking questions.


9. All contracts in writing.
Reality is that a good faith agreement could be misinterpreted by a contractor or you and therefore it is always advised that you should get all the agreements in writing to help you get clarity in the event of a dispute and also for future reference.


10. Don’t pay first.
Wait until all the work agreed in the contract is complete to avoid drama that may occur in case a contractor delays by even failing to show up for work..

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Useful Tips for Choosing the Right Home Improvement Contractor

Home owners had to tread a cautious path when it comes to choosing a home renovation contractor for their home renovation needs. There has been an increase in the number of home improvement projects that are left abandoned by the contractors for reasons known only to them. There have been reports of home owners paying a huge upfront sum as advances to contractors. Contractors often demand this huge upfront sum for procuring the material required for carrying out the renovation. Though there are some genuine contractors providing quality renovation services, there are still a number of fly by night contractors who start the work on a grand scale only to disappear within a few days of starting the renovation work.



Home owners looking for a dependable home renovation contractor need to thoroughly analyze the background of the contractor by getting the feedback of their friends and family members who had engaged those contractors. Only after getting a positive feedback from a majority of people living in the region regarding the quality of output given by the home renovation contractor, home owners can get in to the next stage of negotiations. It is always advisable to avoid reaching a contractor through a hand out flyer that had been circulated by the home renovation contractor. Another set of home improvement contractors to avoid is those contractors who are hell bent on completing the job without having any proper contract papers and other formal paperwork in place. Such contractors usually tend to complete the renovation work by using inferior quality material and unskilled labour.



Another important source for getting qualified renovation contractors and interior design specialists is from a couple of renowned local building supplies store. Well established building supplies super stores would actually develop a long term relationship with reputed and experienced home renovation contractors in the region. Home owners can also look at the option of buying the material themselves by placing the order directly with the building supply stores. Home owners also need to be aware of those contractors who try to get more than 50% of the contracted payment even before they start their work. Homeowners need to question such contractors and ask them to give the reasons for getting such a hefty advance payment. Such contractors cannot be depended upon for completing the renovation work with the required expertise in a timely manner.