3 Reasons Not to Choose a General Contractor Based on Cost Alone

Once you have decided to remodel your home, whether it’s just a kitchen remodel or the whole house, you have to find a general contractor to do the work for you. You will find that you have a wide range of possibilities, from nation-wide operations to a guy with a pickup full of tools. In making the decision who to hire, cost and quality will be primary considerations.

There will be a wide variation between the cheapest quote you can get and the highest you will receive if you have well established companies bid the job. So how do you make the final decision? Here are a few things to consider.

Materials
When you pay a general contractor for a remodeling job you are making an investment in your home that should have long lasting value. Cheap materials save money on the up-front costs, but in the long run, they don’t hold up and the work may have to be redone sooner than you would have hoped. Worse, poor-quality materials can fail and lead to expensive damage. For instance, cheap fixtures may look just fine, but a leak, especially in an unseen place can damage walls and floors, or lead to a mold infestation before you realize it.

Eco-friendly materials are a great option to consider. While they do tend to cost more than their more basic counterparts initially, they will save you money on utilities, and that small monthly savings adds up to a lot over time. Plus you get the satisfaction of helping the environment while making your home just the way you want it.

Experience
As with any industry, more experienced skilled craftsmen do come at a cost, so the best contractor won’t be the cheapest; however, they aren’t necessarily the most expensive either, so it’s not always beneficial to go with the highest bidder.
There are several ways working with an experienced contractor pays off.

Efficiency – Skills come with experience, and tradesmen learn the best ways to get a job done. By planning and having the right tools and materials available they save time and complete the project right the first time.

Flexibility – Unforeseen problems happen when tearing into closed walls or ceilings, but an experienced contractor will know the proper solution and keep the project on track.

Relationships – One of the more subtle benefits of an experienced contractor is that they have worked in the industry and have had a chance to build relationships with suppliers and other contractors. They may be able to get better prices on materials, and will be able to find the right person for specialized work such as electrical and plumbing, if they don’t have someone on their crew with the right skills already.

Certification
When a builder or general contractor receives certifications from a professional association, it shows that they have gone the extra mile to keep up with the latest innovations in materials and building practices.

A certification also gives additional verification that the contractor has been trained, and in most cases, passed an extensive examination endorsed by the organization. This really makes a difference because there are many “handymen” out there that are not certified and have only had on-the-job-training by a fellow co-worker, who may not be the most qualified teacher or up to the most current building practices.

Simply said, the effects of these three key details create a level of trust which is a necessity when considering letting someone work within your home. Todd Whittaker Drywall Inc. is rated as one of the top remodelers nationally and have countless excellent reviews from homeowners just like you to back up our outstanding reputation. Whether you need a kitchen remodel in Peoria or a bathroom remodel in Chandler or anywhere in between, TWD should be your contractor of choice in the greater Phoenix area. Visit our website homepage at https://www.twdaz.com today for a full list of the services we offer and to request your free consultation.