7 Top Tips for Selecting the Right General Contractor

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7 Top Tips for Selecting the Right General
Contractor
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• There are a multitude of general contractors out
  there, all vying for your custom, and all
  claiming to be professional, qualified, licensed
  and fully insured. But how can you be sure that
  youve chosen the right one for your building
  project?
• Here are 9 top tips to help you select the right
  general contractor
• 1.Check their reputation
• It can be helpful to know how long a contractor
  has been in business for, as if theyve
  established a good reputation for themselves over
  a period of years, they may be a more reliable
  choice than a newer company. You can always check
  the local Better Business Bureau for any
  outstanding or unresolved complaints made against
  them.

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• Ask if theyre licensed
• Contact your local building department and/or
  consumer protection agency to find out if your
  chosen general contractor is licensed to work in
  your state. Before you sign any paperwork or give
  the go ahead for work to commence, ask to check
  their license.
• Are they experienced?
• Ask your chosen general contractor for a list of
  any projects similar to yours that theyre
  completed recently, which can give you a better
  indication of the standard of their work.

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• Check that they will obtain any relevant permits
• If a construction project requires a building
  permit, youll want to know that your general
  contractor will obtain them for you, before work
  begins. If work goes ahead without the relevant
  permit, you could face a hefty fine.
• Find out who will be in charge and who the crew
  are
• Its very important to have a clear understanding
  of who is in charge of the overall project, and
  who will be under their supervision. Youll want
  to be reassured that your home and its occupants
  will be safe when the crew are working there, and
  you should discuss what parts of the home they
  will have access to, and whether they require a
  key at any stage of the project.

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• Check that theyre fully insured
• Professional contractors with a good reputation
  should always carry a certain amount of insurance
  coverage, and this typically includes personal
  liability, property damage and workers
  compensation. Ask for copies of all relevant
  insurance documents before work begins, to
  prevent you from being held liable for any
  injuries and/or damages that might occur during
  the project, and if they cant provide you with
  the paperwork you need, work should not go ahead.

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• Do they have references?
• These can be extremely useful in helping you
  decide if a contractor is qualified and able to
  carry out the work effectively, and if they cant
  provide you with any, be very wary!
• Once youve selected a general contractor for
  your construction project that youre satisfied
  checks out, make sure all proposed work is
  documented, with an agreement that is signed by
  both parties and notarized.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor in Astoria NY. From initial
  design to final clean up, our results speak for
  themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and
  bonded to provide both commercial and residential
  construction services to customers in Astoria and
  the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York
  State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too
  big. If you are looking for general contractors
  in Queens NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.