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Important materials are specified in the contract. All materials are covered, however, as substitutions are sometimes unavoidable (lots of bricks run out, for example, colors of materials are sometimes no longer made), we make it clear that an equal substitution will be made but only upon your approval. For items such as lighting fixtures or doorknobs that you have not chosen when the contract is signed, a budget is determined in the contract to cover exactly what will be spent on them.
A few key questions to ask could be: "How long have you been in business?", "Have you ever done a project like this one, if so tell me about it?", "Do you have insurance?", "Who does the work; you, your employees, or is the project completely done by sub-contractors?" With years of experience under our belts, Fuller Building Group is happy to provide all of these answers, and provide references if need be.
Depending on your location and what is being done, a permit might be required or it may not. If a permit is required for your project, we will obtain the permit, handle all inspections, make sure everything is built to code, and that the project and process satisfies all requirements to the letter of the law.
These terms are broken down in the contract based on progress with a completion date included. Typically we take a deposit of 10% for materials, and the rest of the payments are determined beforehand. Once the work is completed to a predetermined point, a predetermined payment is made, with final payment due upon completion.
The budget and a reasonable time frame are stated in the contract, which is signed by all parties with copies provided before break ground or start any project. Construction during severe weather is not only dangerous, but not likely to produce a good finished project, but check with our references and you can see for yourself if it's not due to nature or outside forces, we do what we say, when we say.
"From the time your men came out to seal the rupture in our roof to the time they put the finishing paint on the outside wall today, we were impressed with all their skills and abilities. Each of them demonstrated a kind and courteous understanding of our situation, and carried out their work with great precision and craftsmanship. The job was well done to our satisfaction, and we are happy you were able to accomplish all of this for the agreed upon price." Sincerely, Carmen & Vina Merritt
The last thing you want is a contractor to be working on your property, only to find out they don't have the proper insurance or aren't licensed to do the work, because if something goes wrong or someone is hurt at a work site, you could be held liable for the damages. Make sure that the general contractor you choose has ample worker's compensation, property damage, and personal liability coverage.
The best way to ascertain if the general contractor you choose is skilled and competent enough to do the job is to ask for and verify a list of references consisting of past customers that you can contact. Customers that get what they paid for and who are happy with the job your contractor has done for them are usually only too happy to provide an endorsement on the contractor's work.
1. How long have they been in business?
2. Do they have an office or place of business you can visit?
3. Are they financial stable enough to handle your project and be held to a draw schedule?
4. Do they have a successor if they became injured or sick during the middle of your project?
These could perhaps be uncomfortable questions to ask but it is best to know the answers prior to the start of your project.