How To Choose A Sunroom Builder
Southern Exposure Sunrooms (http://www.southernexposuresunrooms.com/) is a sun rooms Chapel Hill. Art Gib is a freelance writer.
Too many state consumer protection agencies across the country are regularly swamped with calls from angry people who have been left in the lurch by disreputable contractors who agreed to complete a sun room then reneged on their agreements. Adding a sun room is a wonderful idea: it adds extra living space with plenty as well as a touch of class to any home. But protect yourself by thoroughly researching contractors in your area before making a commitment: here’s what to look for.
– Licensed and bonded: statistics show that the huge majority of customer complaints about contractors involve so-called professionals who are not licensed and bonded in the state in which they operate. For your own protection, only accept bids from contractors who are licensed, bonded, and insured. Bonding assures that if for some reason the contractor cannot or does not finish the work agreed to or does so poorly, you will be financially protected.
– A long list of happy customers: A contractor should be more than willing to provide you with the names of customers who have had him build a sun room and were pleased with the results. The more people on that list, the more you can trust the contractor. Make sure to take the time to call a few of these folks and ask them questions about contractor and crew timeliness, professionalism, and value for the cost.
– Award winning: A really good sun room specialist is active in the industry and keeps up on all of the latest trends in design and energy-efficiency. When perusing a contractor’s website, look for signs that he is an award-winning innovator in the field with a reputation for excellence amongst his peers.
– He must have a plan: A good contractor will provide you with an accurate and specific timeline regarding his building process. From initial consultation to completion, the builder should be able to give you solid estimates of what will be done and when.
– Everything in writing: This may seem like common sense, but it is amazing how many people still trust contractors to build for them without having any agreements in writing! A reputable contractor will insist on having signed paperwork and will only proceed with his work under your authorization.
– Experience: Finally, when making a significant investment such as adding a sun room, you only want experienced hands to do the work for you. Experienced contractors and workers will be able to troubleshoot effectively should problems come up, and will build with quality and craftsmanship in mind.
Bottom line: Sun rooms are a wonderful addition to a home, but they are a significant investment, so take your time and choose your contractor wisely.
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