Key Tips For Hiring The Right Home Renovation Contractor Keeps Consumers In The Know
Online, February 23, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Jody Costello, founder of ContractorsFromHell.com has released the second in a series of articles aimed at helping homeowners avoid a home remodeling nightmare by following the basic principals of her "Home [Pre]modeling Bootcamp For Women and the Men Who Love Them", an online course she offers to homeowners.
The second article, "5 Key Tips For Hiring The Right Contractor For Your Home Remodeling Project" highlights the importance of hiring the right contractor for your renovation project. Jody stresses the fact that the responsibility of doing so takes some work and research on the part of the homeowner. And it goes beyond just checking references, the status of their license or asking friends for referrals.
"Hiring the right home renovation contractor really is an "inside job" that requires thoughtful research on the part of the homeowner" states Costello. "Folks who are considering renovating their homes this year should plan first on getting educated about hiring the right contractor for their project and understanding what their rights are - and are not". As a Pre-Renovation Coach and Consumer Advocate, Jody has been helping homeowners over the last 10 years avoid a remodeling nightmare by offering tips and guidelines on her site www.contractorsfromhell.com
The article breaks down the most commonly overlooked areas of research which reveals the kind of information homeowners need to make an informed choice and to uncover any potential red flags.
"This much needed education focuses on the "pre-renovation" process, which centers on doing research that reveals background information on the contractor such as his/her business ethics, legal history, reputation and competence in handling your project", relates Costello. "Skip this step and you risk getting involved with the wrong contractor and worse, a home remodeling nightmare."
The article covers 5 critical steps any homeowner should do first regardless of the size and scope of their project. Future articles will address a variety of issues homeowners face and how they can remain in control and mitigate unforeseen problems in their projects. To view the articles visit her website ContractorsFromHell.com and click on the articles section.