REMODELING

3. The Design/ Build Contractor
This concept combines providing both quality design and
construction services within the same general contracting
company. A few of advantages of working with a design/build
firm are:
A design/build contractor knows his job costs, so
throughout the design process, the project is
engineered to fit your budget and needs.
• The lines of communication that are developed in the
design stage prepare the groundwork for a clear,
well-run remodeling project.
• When you contract with a professional design/build
firm, you become part of a team whose goal is to design
and construct a project that will fit your needs.
Many, but not all, states
require contractors to be
licensed and/or bonded.
All NARI members are
licensed and/or registered
as required by federal, state
and local authorities and retain the proper insurance as
required by law; contractors in most states are required to carry
workman’s compensation, property damage, and personal
liability insurance with their coverage meeting all the minimum
requirements. Also, it is important to ask for customer
references and to see finished projects.
If you solicit bids from several different home improvement
contractors, be sure that they are bidding on the same scope
and quality of work. DO NOT blindly accept the lowest estimate.
Often times, a higher price may be worth the cost of better
materials and service. Remodeling is a permanent investment in
the home in which you will spend countless hours. Always
choose a company that makes you feel at ease and that is well