Questions To Ask Before Hiring A General Contractor - VENZO

A home renovation is a significant investment, whether you’re installing new cabinets in the kitchen, updating the shower in the bathroom, or waterproofing the basement. When spending a large amount of money and giving up your home to a renovation contractor, you want to know for certain that it’s a team who is capable and trustworthy.

As you’re looking around GTA for a renovation contractor, you’ll want to do your research and ask questions to make sure they’re a good fit for your project.

How Many Renovations Have You Completed?

If you’re gutting your kitchen and starting from scratch, you don’t want to hire a contractor who isn’t confident in the process or how to do the job correctly. There are some projects that you may be able to get away with inexperience, but those are few and far between. You’re looking for a contractor who understands the various aspects that go into a home renovation, from getting permits to updating electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, to the pros and cons of various building materials. Your renovation contractor isn’t just there to update your home, but should be a resource for any questions that come up during the process.

How Many Projects Are You Managing Currently?

If the potential contractor is managing multiple projects at the same time, it could mean that they will have little time to devote to your project. When a contractor is completing a renovation, it requires a lot of multi-tasking and managing of different subcontractors. The more projects and people in the mix, the higher the chance of mistakes happening. It’s not necessarily a bad thing if the contractor is managing multiple projects, just keep in mind that it may mean your renovation could take longer.

How Will We Communicate?

A home renovation will be stressful and frustrating if you work with a contractor who is hard to communicate with or if you can’t get a hold of them. You will want to know if you will communicate mainly through in-person meetings, emails, phone calls, texts, or a combination of all of them. You’ll also want to know how often you’ll need to communicate, whether it’s about material selection or if a problem comes up that needs to be addressed. As with most things, the more communication the better, so it should be as easy and efficient as possible.

Who Are Your Suppliers?

You may hire a highly experienced renovation contractor, but when they purchase materials from a supplier who uses poor-quality materials, your whole project could be compromised. Are they using a local supplier or are they having materials shipped in from different areas? This could affect the cost of the materials. Make sure you’re comfortable with both the contractor, their suppliers, and any subcontractors they may hire.

Are You Licensed and Insured?

It may seem obvious, but the last thing you want is for an accident to happen and to find yourself responsible. You also want to make sure you’re working with a licensed contractor who is actually allowed to complete the job. If anything seems shady or if you’re uncomfortable with their answers, don’t be afraid to move on.

At RENZO, we have years of experience completing home renovation projects both big and small. Our team of contractors are highly skilled, trained, licensed, and insured. Whatever project you’re looking to complete, you can trust that we’ll complete the job with a high level of craftsmanship and customer service. From the very initial consultation, we’ll work with you to ensure that you’re getting exactly what you’ve envisioned. We use only the highest quality materials and are passionate about treating each home like our own.