Know Who You Hire
There are key qualifiers an informed consumer must consider upon having made the decision to move forward with any home improvement project. Key aspects to any successful project must start with a contracting company with a reputable and verifiable history.
New America Construction has been in business for over 10 years and has the top Better Business Bureau rating of A+, making it a company which has obtained and maintained a long history of quality customer service and satisfaction.
(LINK TO BBB/ OUR PAGE IN BBB)
Make sure to cross reference with your local Better Business Bureau before considering a quote or estimate from any company. You want to look out for companies with records of complaints and also keep in mind that companies which are newer might not have the experience to be trusted or have changed their name in order to evade their past complaints.
Checking for a contractor’s license can be as easy as going to the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website and verifying its validity. https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx?facility=Y New America’s License # is 13VH02021200
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/
Quality of Materials, Top Manufacturers, Perfect Styling
Along with an extensive experience within the field of home remodeling, New America has built a reputation for helping home owners select between the industry’s top manufacturers and their products. Aesthetically pleasing styles that flow and complement your home’s structure and augment your house’s curb appeal and energy efficiency.
Review Your Contract
Upon having selected a contractor, there are some pivotal points which an informed consumer will be on the lookout for within a contract.
The first step would be to pay attention to the specificity of the contract. Not only dimensions and design, but quantities and brand names of products to be installed should all be outlined in a specific and explicit fashion. Likewise, make sure that post-work logistics are written out. That could include specifications about how waste and debris will be disposed of (who is responsible for clean work site clean-up). Another aspect of contracts to keep in mind concern guarantees provided for the work done.
Insurance and Permits
Most companies (including New America) give out liability of insurance certificates as a common practice, but in case you encounter a contractor, who does not, do not hesitate or feel intimated to ask for one. Another important document to review would be the building permits. It is important to check or watch out for ground utilities when digging or doing work in the ground.