So you want to build a house or remodel yours? The process can be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with how the construction process works, especially when you hear horror stories of contractors ghosting clients or subpar work. Here are a few questions you should be asking your potential general contractor.
How accurate are your budgets to realistic cost?
Unexpected costs can arise at any time. It's important that your contractor has experience with unknown variables and is truthful about the realities of costs.
What’s a realistic timeline for completion?
Honesty is a major theme in these questions, none more so when asking about a realistic timeline. Not everything will go perfectly, and making sure your contractor prepares you for a realistic timeline is vitally important.
Have you worked with your subs for a long time?
At Zigrang Construction, we have worked with most of our sub contractors for over 10 years. Building these relationships has helped us get the best rates for our clients and we fully trust them to do excellent work.
What is your warranty?
What happens if things need fixing after completion? Ensuring your contractor has a contingency and stands by their work is an important factor
Do you offer design help?
You see something in a magazine and say “I want that.” But where do you start? Many contractors are just on the execution side of building. Here at Zigrang Construction, we do offer help with designing your project as the task can be overwhelming for most. With hundreds of choices for everything, you sometimes need someone to help point you in the right direction.
Traditional design built by Zigrang Construction in Palos Verdes
These are just a few questions we would recommend asking your potential general contractor. We also recommend making your your contractor is licensed and insured in your state. Doing your research ahead of time will make your project go smoother.