Five Tips for Choosing a General Contractor

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5 Tips For Choosing A General Contractor
Presented By Ralph Hughes
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Table Of Content

• Introduction
• What to look for in choosing a quality general
  contractor
• Ask for References, Hire on Results
• Seek Out Good Listeners AND Communicators
• Good Work Makes You Feel Good, Great Work Adds
  Value
• Plan to a Fault, But Look for Flexibility
• Avoid Cash Deals, Avoid Unnecessary Risks
• Contact us

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Introduction

• Hughes design and Construction is Arkansass 1
  custom home builders and re-design home
  contractors. Every design specially created to
  reflect the lifestyle, taste, desire, and
  functionality of unique customers.

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What to look for in choosing a quality general
contractor

• Ask for References, Hire on Results
• Seek Out Good Listeners AND Communicators
• Good Work Makes You Feel Good, Great Work Adds
  Value
• Plan to a Fault, But Look for Flexibility
• Avoid Cash Deals, Avoid Unnecessary Risks

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Ask for References, Hire on Results

• Everyone knows enough to ask general contractors
  for references, and some homeowners will even go
  so far as to phone a previous client.
• But thats usually where the due diligence ends.
  We recommend to all our clients that they visit a
  past customer any customer.
• A contractor who does great work will not be
  embarrassed to show off any of his past projects,
  so dig a little deeper and visit a client that
  isnt on the builders list of testimonials, and
  see for yourself what that contractor is capable
  of.

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Seek Out Good Listeners AND Communicators

• Some general contractors do all the talking. We
  think its a mistake to let your builder dominate
  the discussion.
• A great contractor will spend a long time
  listening to what you want before telling you
  what you need.
• And its just as important that they communicate
  frequently and proactively, and answer all your
  questions.
• We dont get offended by questions. So if a
  contractor gets surly with you, thats a good
  sign how things will go when something
  unpredictable happens. And it will. Be wary.

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Good Work Makes You Feel Good, Great Work Adds
Value

• A good general contractor will have a reputation
  for doing quality work at a fair price, but a
  great contractor will go further his work will
  immediately increase the value of your home
  beyond its basic functional improvement,
  providing a solid return on your investment.

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Plan to a Fault, But Look for Flexibility

• The contractors world is filled with unexpected
  circumstances its inevitable that it will rain
  when its supposed to shine, and that the Up
  Island mill with the red cedar fascia board you
  wanted will run out just when you need it.
• We try to plan every little detail, but stuff
  happens that we cant predict. You want a
  contractor whos willing and able to help you
  refine your plans where possible, so when the
  inevitable occurs, he is knowledgeable enough to
  come up with creative alternatives that will fit
  your schedule and budget.

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Avoid Cash Deals, Avoid Unnecessary Risks

• You may be tempted by a cash deal with someone
  who promises to get it done fast and cheap.
• But if something goes wrong or you have a
  disagreement, that contractor may walk off the
  job.
• What happens then? Youll find it difficult to
  prove that you paid that contractor. And once a
  project is completed,
• What happens if a subcontractor or material
  supplier has not been paid?
• Who do you think will be responsible for the
  bill?
• Protect yourself and your home always hire a
  general contractor above board and get a contract
  in writing.

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Contact Us

• Hughes Design and Construction Inc
• Address 1401 Malvern Ave., Suite 150
• Hot Springs, AR 71901
• Phone [phone]
• Email rhughes_at_hdcinc.net
• Website http//hughesorrdesigns.com/
• Resource https//goo.gl/UtKdQy

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Thank You