San Diego contractors all too busy?

[Andrea M.]

Hi BP community of San Diego,

I am looking to renovate a small (and only) ~45 sq ft bathroom and some minor kitchen work in our soon to be first rental! 

Have already screened at least 4 contractors, most were personal references. However, it must be the current boom in home renovations and the opportunities for bigger fish to fry, as I'm having difficulty finding someone responsive. Communication is averaging 2 weeks between messages/contact..is this the norm?   Hoping to get some advice on how to find and vet a good contractor. 

Thanks kindly in advance for any insight. 

Best regards,

Andrea