Questions for Kitchen and Bath Contractors and Their References

<img src="https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2021/07/Green-Living-Builders-LLC-example-rgb-loft-bathroom-scaled.jpeg" alt="class=attachment-post-thumbnail" style="height: ;width: "/> <h3>Questions to Ask a Kitchen and Bathroom Contractor</h3> Before choosing a contractor to handle your remodeling project, take stock of your options. Do some research and choose a handful of qualified local companies to contact via phone or email for an interview. Here are a few questions to get you started: <ul> <li>How much time will the kitchen or bathroom remodeling project take to complete?</li> <li>Will I be able to stay in my home during construction?</li> <li>Do you have any recent projects that are available for me to see in person? </li> <li>Do you have recent customer references I can call?</li> <li>How do you finish the kitchen and bathroom remodeling? Do you offer complete construction services or will I have to hire a separate contractor for specialty work and finishes? </li> <li>How would I handle future service issues and warranty work?</li> <li>What can I do to make this process easier?</li> </ul> <h3>Questions to Ask a Kitchen and Bathroom Contractor’s References</h3> In addition to interviewing contractors directly, ask each for a list of past customers who can tell you about their experiences with the company. Any quality kitchen and bathroom contractor should be happy to provide a list of five to 10 recent customers whom you can contact. Here are some sample questions to ask the company’s references: <ol> <li>What type of remodeling work did the company do for you (full bathroom/kitchen remodel, new bathroom vanity/cabinets, kitchen cabinet installation)? Were you satisfied with the results?</li> <li>Did the contractor complete the job on time?</li> <li>Did the contractor keep you informed about the status of the project?</li> <li>Were there unexpected costs associated with your remodeling project? If so, what were they for? Were they avoidable?</li> <li>Did the contractor show up on time?</li> <li>Did they clean up after finishing the construction? </li> <li>If you need similar services in the future, would you use this contractor again? </li> <li>Would you recommend the contractor to your friends or family?</li> </ol> Keep in mind that references provided by kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractors can be cherry-picked or even fake, so you’ll need to use your best judgment when researching them. To get greater assurance, consider hiring a Diamond Certified contractor. All Diamond Certified companies have passed an in-depth <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/ratings-process/" target="_self">rating process</a> that most other companies can’t pass. Part of this process involves conducting telephone interviews of actual customers. References provided by a kitchen and bathroom contractor are not equal in value to the large, random sample of customers surveyed during the Diamond Certified rating process. So, if you want quality, you’ll have confidence choosing a Diamond Certified company. <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/marin-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Marin County Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/santa-cruz-county-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Santa Cruz County Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/san-francisco-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">San Francisco Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/sonoma-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Sonoma County Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers </a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/contra-costa-kitchen-bath-contractors/" target="_self">Contra Costa County Kitchen & Bathroom Remodelers</a> Related Articles <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Kitchen-Bath-Remodeling/" target="_self">The Homeowner's Guide to Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>