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Who do you use to do your rehabs
Hello All,
I read one of he post here in BP which talked about what type of contractors not to use ( retail contractors and remodel) when doing a rehab. I am building my team of contractors ( painters, carpet etc.) I used the sight thumbtack to do my first two rehabs and it was quite interesting. On the first rehab I hired a contractor for the kitchen, baths and floor and he took the entire summer to do the work and even then he didn't finish he just disappeared (no I did not pay him all of the money). The second contractor that I hired came in and completed his job and even corrected mistakes that he made.
On my second whole house rehab I used a retail contractor and I pushed to keep cost down by purchasing my materials and stay within my timeline ( no that didn't work too well) I will be embarking on another rehab soon and I need to find honest contractors who work with rehabbers to help keep cost down and stay on the time line.
I live in the DMV ( DC, Maryland , Virginia area ) and need some good recommendations. I keep hearing that the good ones stay busy. So what's a girl to do? HELP!! Suggestions, comments please BP community.
Thanks
Emma