by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
If you have a legitimate complaint, keep after the contractor until the needed repairs or alterations are made. If this fails, contact your local Consumer Protection Agency. Keep a copy of the contract, receipts and photographs of the work. Although it has no legal...
by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
Plan ahead and create a realistic budget. Decide on the items and materials you would like to have in a room and set your budget accordingly. This will prevent hasty and costly decisions down the road. The experts suggest setting aside 10 – 20 percent of your...
by maria | Sep 9, 2016 | Exclusive QA |
According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, a well-written contract should contain the following information: The contractor’s name, address, telephone and license number, if applicable Details about what will and will not be done A detailed list...
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Most projects require a set of basic services. They are as follows: preliminary, or schematic, design; design development; preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications); assistance in the bidding or negotiation process; and the administration of...
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Ask questions that will give you a sense of the architect’s style, approach to design and methods of work. For example: What is your design philosophy? What important issues or challenges do you see in my project? How will you approach my project? What will you show...