Oakland Remodeling Contractors

When you are looking for an Oakland Remodeling contractor, please understand that there are 3 misconceptions of hiring a kitchen or bathroom remodeling contractor.

1. Going with the lowest price will save you money
Let’s say that you go to a car dealership with $10,000 cash hoping to drive away in a new BMW with no financing. No matter what you do, or what features you add, that Yugo you end up driving home will never be anything like a Beamer. No climate control, no 6 CD changer/8 speaker sound system, no neat gadgets and no get up and go. What happened? Where did your hard earned money go?
We’ve all heard the phrase “you get what you pay for” and remodeling is no different. If you get four estimates for your new kitchen and three are in the $25,000-$30,000 range and one is in the low $10,000’s, do you really think that the three higher ones are just tacking on that extra amount as profit??? Even though that lower price will be tempting, BEWARE! It is not what it seems. Ask yourself if something is missing or if something is left out. Are short cuts going to be taken? Are the products inferior? Will less than credible workers be used? How about that good old fashioned gut feeling?

Don’t forget that when you hire an Oakland remodeling contractor you are buying a service, not just a product. The quality of the workmanship will ultimately determine how happy you are with the product. And for you to be happy, your contractor cannot cut corners. It is often a costly and frustrating mistake to allow price alone to be the only determining factor for improving the space you live in, let alone one of your largest investments.

2. Years of experience means quality work
What is considered a successful tenure in this business? 1 year? 5 years? 10? 20? 30? Certainly anyone who has maintained/owned the same company over 20 years is reliable? Absolutely, but regardless of how many years a company has been in business it is imperative that you check out their reputation, referrals, workmanship and business licenses.

Reputation is key and the company that handles your remodeling project should not only have experience, they should back it up with a portfolio of quality projects. Investigate your contractor’s credentials, learn the difference between a Class A and a Class B contractors license (Require a Class A only) and make sure you are dealing with a qualified professional home remodeling company.

Another guideline for selecting an Oakland remodeling contractor is whether they maintain a certified work force. This basically means that the employees are up to date on the latest building techniques and have proven it by testing on paper and in the field.

3. If there are no complaints with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) the contractor is qualified
The Better Business Bureau is a wonderful place to begin to check a remodelers credentials, but just because a remodeler does not have any unresolved complaints doesn’t mean those complaints don’t exist. Remember, a fly-by-night contractor can spend years doing shoddy work, yet never be reported. It is up to you to investigate beyond the BBB in order to ensure the smooth operation of your remodeling project.

If you are looking for an Oakland remodeling contractor, please call us today at 925-852-7735 or complete our in home consultation form.

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