Hiring VA Contractors – FAQ

VA contractors tend to be professional and hardworking, and if you want to buy home improvement services you will be able eventually to find the right company for the job. If you happen to be hiring a home improvement company for the first time though, you will want to check the frequently asked questions below. They will help you know what to expect.·        What are the risks of hiring unlicensed VA contractors?Since licensing entails the completion of tests on codes and building practices, you can assume that unlicensed contractors provide below average services. For a contractor, licensing is fundamental in most American states, so those contractors lacking it should be regarded with caution.

·        Should the contractor be insured?

 

Definitely. Choose a contractor with general liability insurance as well as workers’ compensation insurance as these protect your property as well as workers and subcontractors. If you work with an uninsured home improvement and remodeling contractor and some mishap occurs in your home, you will have to pay for the damages to your property or for the medical costs of the injured from your own pocket. This could mean tens of thousands of dollars...

 

A way out would be to sue the contractor, but this will eat your money and time, and does not always guarantee that you will get full compensations.

 

·        Should a home remodeling contractor guarantee their work?

 

Yes, and not verbally, but in a written legal document part of the contract that both parties sign before work begins. The written warranty should apply for at least one year after work is done, and state clearly the coverage provided. Without a warranty, it will be impossible to make the contractor fix any problems you discover after the final payment is made for free.

 

·        Will I or the contractor have to get the building permits?

 

Permits are generally the responsibility of the licensed VA contractors that work on your project. Your contractor should procure all of them before any work starts. If the contractor asks you to get the permits, it might be a sign that they are unlicensed and thus cannot get them themselves. Building permits take some time to secure, but they always protect the homeowner, so never work without them.

 

·        What working experience should the contractor I choose have?

 

You want your chosen contractor to have worked in the past on the exact type of home improvement or home remodeling project you have. Specialized contractors get the work done faster and with better results. Working with unspecialized VA contractors could lead to long delays, defective installations, and poor workmanship.

              

Now you’re ready to hire the right VA contractors for your project.