According to a Consumer Report’s article, “Americans will spend about $200 billion dollars this year fixing up their homes—nearly a fifth in the form of DIY projects.” Many homeowners are handy, but a great deal of them only believe they are handy. There are many home projects that it’s better to have a professional do them. There is a huge difference between wanting to do the project and actually making it look good or professionally made. Not everything in your home needs to be done by you, the homeowner, especially if you are thinking about selling the home.
Top 3 home projects that pay to have a professional do them:
- Roof – This is a big project that needs many hands and experience to accomplish. And depending on the shape of your home, it can be dangerous for you to do without help, or without the necessary protection.
- Basement Waterproofing and Foundation repair – These are projects where a professional it’s not only recommended but need it.
- Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling – The experience and quality of hiring a contractor or company to do these projects for you cannot be emphasized enough.
When deciding to hire a contractor for your basement waterproofing and foundation repair problems, roofing or kitchen remodeling, what are some of the qualifications you have to consider before making a decision?
- Experience – An experienced basement waterproofing contractor or foundation repair company has seen many of the problems affecting wet basements and faulty or damaged foundations. If they have not seen the problem affecting your basement, the experience and knowledge they possess will help them find and fix your problem.
- Reputation – A new company has not had the longevity to have an old list of satisfied customers, but if they have been in business for any number of years, they have a history and it is your responsibility to find out whether it’s a good or a bad one.
- Insured Contractor – Having workers on your property without insurance is asking for trouble. If a contractor is not insured, have no permits, or is just “winging it”, he or they should not even be on your radar as prospective companies to hire.
- Price – Having at least three different quotes from contractors is a good place to start if you want to compare prices. Do not sign a contract with the first prospect. Wait for at least two more prices to compare and then make an informed decision.
There are many home projects you can do without the help of professionals, but the major home projects you might want to do may require the help of experienced professionals in your area.
