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Mistake 5

 

You Don't Give Your Contractor Enough Time To Complete Your Job Properly!

Mistakes happen when you rush!

When you're in a hurry, you may forget to tell your contractor certain instructions. Or you might make a mistake in judgment or purchase decision because you were concentrating on getting it done, instead of getting it done right.

Schedule. Schedule. Schedule.

Before you work on your contracting project, talk with your contractor. Get your contractor involved from the beginning because there might be a more efficient way to finish your project on time that you don't know about.

You can save time, money and headaches from the very beginning by communicating with your contractor!

Why do most people do the opposite of this and wait until the last minute to talk to the contractor? Because everyone takes the contractor for granted. Everyone thinks the contractor can easily take care of his or her work. Most everyone thinks the contractor is sitting around waiting for his or her job to come through the door. This isn't the case.

You should think of your contractor as your "project partner". Consult with your contractor. Let them know in advance what you want installed, or fixed. Ask them if there are any tips they can give you to make your job go smoother.

You are not the only customer your contractor has. When they walk in the door and you're saying you need it now, a contractor can't always help you. YOU need to work together.