How to choose your contractor?

TRUSTING YOUR IMPRESSIONS AND TAKING YOUR TIME IS THE BEST WAY TO MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION

So, you're seriously considering renovations. It's normal for you to have a multitude of questions at this stage of your project. How can you go about it to avoid a bad experience? Where to start? Our experts offer you some advice!

The first step is to determine who to hire to support you in carrying out your project.

  • Choose a certified contractor who offers professional, personalized and courteous service;
  • Choose a contractor who honors his commitments and whose team of experts demonstrates a rigorous attitude;
  • Recommendations from previous clients and achievements are good ways to get to know the contractor better (quality of work, customer satisfaction, etc.).

It often happens that, in order to save money, people decide to trust an unlicensed contractor to carry out renovation work (a person they know, etc.). In all cases, you have to be very careful. In these situations, the client often has no viable guarantee and very little recourse if the project is poorly carried out or simply not completed, especially if there is no contract. An unlicensed contractor cannot be held responsible for a failure to comply with the many standards governing the field of construction and residential renovation. To avoid finding yourself in such a situation, it is important to inform yourself and hire a certified contractor you trust. Do your research!

Once your research is complete, you will approach one or more renovation professionals to have the costs of your project evaluated. You will analyze and compare them. It is essential to consider all aspects of the quotes. It often happens that certain elements that should be included have been neglected or completely omitted. This can explain the large differences between the different quotes. Be careful! If this happens, and you opt for the lowest quote, the contractor may readjust the costs along the way.

Things to keep in mind when searching:
  • Very low prices compared to other contractors are probably not a good sign. It is very possible that there are hidden costs, only mentioned when the project is underway.
  • Mandating a certified contractor is the only way to have recourse if the work turns out to be poorly done or not completed.
  • Entrust your projects to a contractor who offers a full guarantee.
  • Consult reference sites such as the  RBQ , the APCHQ  and  Réno-Maître  which have a directory of certified general contractors.

GOOD RESEARCH AND ABOVE ALL, GOOD RENOVATION PROJECT!