Tips for Finding a Reliable Contractor

Verify the Company Has Insurance

Any contractor that you hire should have insurance! This covers both you and the contractor if anything were to go wrong. Ask for a copy of their insurance certificate. If they can not provide one, you’re best bet is to pass on that contractor.

Consider the Length of Time They Have Been In Business

Many individuals and companies find out much to late that the contractor that they hired was a “fly by night” company. These types of companies come in to an area that has been hit hard by some kind of natural disaster, often do a shotty job on workmanship, and then disappear leaving the homeowner or business to deal with the consequences.

Unfortunately with Covid companies that had not been in business long lost the fight to stay afloat. Monument has come across situations where business owners were left to deal with new roofs that leak, and voided warranties due to poor workmanship from companies that are no longer in business.

Be Aware of Fake Reviews

We all know how difficult it is to get online reviews now days. It can be even more difficult to filter through the fake reviews! Some companies purchase 5 star reviews in order to seem better on platforms such as google. Be careful not to get sucked into this tactic! Be thorough in your search for company reviews. Be sure to read carefully through all reviews on all platforms and check social media to get a better understanding of the company. Some platforms that are worth checking for reviews are…

1. Google Business Profile

2. Better Business Bureau

3. All Social Media

4. Type the company name into any search engine and see what you can find out about them.

Take Note of Your Contact’s Communication Style

You will be interacting and dealing with this person throughout the time that on a regular basis. If you find it difficult to stay in touch or you don’t feel like your concerns are being addressed, you may want to get a different contractor that you can more easily communicate with.

Choosing a contractor that fits your needs can be a difficult process, but by following these steps, you can make the process of choosing the right contractor a little easier.