Finishing a basement can giving you additional living space while increasing the value of your home. While some people are capable of finishing a basement on their own, the majority of us need to bring in a professional. Before you buy a pub table and dart board to decorate your poolroom you have to find a reputable contractor. Here are a few tips for finding the perfect contractor:
Ask Around – The best place to start is to ask family, friends and your social network if they could recommend a contractor to finish your basement. These people can steer you to reputable contractors and away from ones they have had a bad experience with.
Angies List – If your friends and family are no help check a review site like Angies List. You can read reviews from real customers and get a feel for how the contractor works. Put together a short list of possible candidates.
Get Quotes – Have these candidates come over and give you a quote. If they are unwilling to give you a free quote, move on to the next one. A quote gives you a feel for how they work and their personality.
Check References – Ask for a list of references and call them. If possible stop by a job they are currently doing to see what their work looks like.
Follow these tips and before you know it you will be picking out a vanity table and couch for your beautiful new basement.