This blog gives some additional insight into what
NOT to do when hiring contractors for steel building construction in the Texas
Panhandle.
What if you hire a contractor and find out later
that they have terrible reviews? What if even the local press has gotten hold
of their negative reputation? They could even air the story on the evening
news. Yikes! It’s better to be safe than sorry and do a little research on your
own.
This is something that happens often in the consumer
process, however. We get excited to be told what we want to hear – that it’s
cheap, fast, easy. That you’re smarter than everybody else for going down this
“alternative” path. You get what you pay for, though.
Here are the top three mistakes to avoid when
shopping for the best contractors in
all of Amarillo, Texas.
1.
Forgetting to ask for references. Here’s the deal – if you are
going to pour thousands, perhaps millions, into a construction project, you
better get some references. Don’t just ask about the construction. Ask about
price and communication.
You can find out about a builder by looking at the portfolio of the
contractor.Call up the establishment if it’s public and ask a few questions
about the construction, how it went, do they like it, could you maybe get a
quick tour with a representative?
You’d be surprised by how far a counterpart would go to tell you who to avoid
and who to trust.
2.
Neglecting to check qualifications. We live in the twenty-first
century, people. Just about anybody can get a business card made that says
CONTRACTOR. Check those licenses, permits, and insurances. Ensure they are
current, too!
3.
Believing cheap is better. If you are planning on going
with the lowest quote just because it’s the lowest, you’re going to end up
frustrated and miserable. There are reasons some places cost more – they do the
job correctly.
Our recommendation? Make it easy on yourself and visit this
referral to get started: www.psb-amarillo.com. They’re our favorite one
in the Panhandle area!
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