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Hiring the perfect Contractor
Hey everyone, I hear all the time finding the right contractor tends to be a struggle. Does anyone have a list of criteria to look for in finding a decent contractor? I'd love some help as I'm moving into my first rehab very shortly!
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Kyle, look for the character of the person. If they just talk your ear off that they are the best then they are not. Check references and ask them what jobs they are currently working on. Get 3 quotes and after meeting with a couple of them you will get the idea of the good ones. You will win some and lose more at the beginning. There are good companies out there even small ones.