The information on this page is designed to help you avoid hiring a contractor that will turn your home renovation or home modeling project into a nightmare.

Many people believe that calling references is a waste of time because “no one will provide a bad reference.” That may be true, but if you do make the calls some folks will give a “lukewarm” or “unenthusiastic” reference.

These are signs that the contractor probably does a reasonable job but most people want much more if this is their dream project or one they have been planning for years.

Whether you want to add on for extra living space or simply improve the layout and functionality of your home by renovating your kitchen, bathrooms, master bedroom or outdoor kitchen, you can eliminate the “bad apples” by doing just a little homework.

A Simple Approach to Check the References of
Any Home Remodeling Contractor

Basic questions you may want to ask to get comfortable that the home remodeling contractor delivered on their promises:

• Did they start on the date indicated in their agreement?
• Was the price they quoted what you paid? If not, what changed?
• Did they clean up at the end of each day?
• Where there any extended time gaps in the project?
• Were there any problems with their services…and how did they handle them?
• How often did they contact you to review the work completed or services performed?
• Were they always courteous to everyone in your home?
• Would you – or have you – recommend them to someone else you know?
• Why did you hire them in the first place?

Naturally you should add any other questions that are important to you to this basic list.

We hope this Reference Guide helps you get the information you need to make the best choice when it comes to hiring, evaluating and working with a professional contractor for a Santa Fe home remodeling project.

We are providing this information as a service so you can make the best decision possible, regardless of who you decide to go with.

Please review “The Risks of Hiring the Lowest Bidder”. This may be surprising to read but unfortunately these things are done because cutting corners on quality is the only way a low bidder can make a profit.

I appreciate this opportunity to earn your business and your trust.

Please call me at (505) 490-6527 to schedule your initial meeting.