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Choosing a General Contractor VideoBob and Joe cover the best ways to choose a general contractor. Joe feels the number one way is by referrals. Start with your architect, if you don’t have one try your local building inspectors and find out who is building up to code and those that pass inspection on the first try, that people are happy with. You can try your local building supply store, while many of the Big Box stores have boards with builder’s business cards, smaller suppliers may have personal contacts in the trades to share with you. Next and probably the best for small to medium size projects is to talk with neighbors and friends. If you’re outgoing stop by a project you see going on in your neighborhood. Talk to the homeowner and the contractor if you can. Complement the work and if you feel it is done well get the contractor’s name for your future project. Three important things to ask the homeowner you contact; Was the job done schedule, was it done on budget and was it performed safely, cleanly and managed well? Back at the office, Joe shows off his massive flow chart for the complex Malibu project that includes over forty tradesmen and five months of construction timetables.
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