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What is a Contractor? Broadly speaking, a contractor can be anyone who agrees to fulfill the terms of a legally
binding agreement. Most commonly, the term 'contractor' is used to describe
an expert in the construction industry who hires skilled and unskilled
workers to actually construct a financed project. A contractor must be
licensed by an examining board before he or she can bid on the project. This
bid is based on the estimated cost of the building materials, the wages of
subcontractors and laborers and the contractor's fee for coordinating the
project. See also:
What is a Contractor's License?
Construction Contractors Board Consumer Help For Oregon, but good
info for everyone!
Do your homework before hiring a contractor Before hiring a
contractor, call the Department of Labor and Industry to verify the
contractor is licensed and to learn if there is a history of disciplinary
action. And do not to sign anything presented by a contractor unless you
read the document very carefully and have made a firm decision to hire that
contractor. Generally speaking, if you sign a piece of paper, it is a
contract, regardless of what the salesperson tells you, and you are then
obligated to its terms.
What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor Most licensed
contractors are competent, honest, hardworking and financially responsible.
However, home improvement is a top source of consumer complaints nationwide.
Most of the problems CSLB sees could be prevented if homeowners knew their
home improvement rights and took responsibility for their project. A
responsible and informed consumer can work more effectively with reputable
contractors, and can avoid being victimized by unscrupulous or unlicensed
operators.
Working With Contractors Made Easy [Work Smarter] Using contractors can
deliver benefits, but it also poses hurdles. In his complete 6-part series,
Dave explains the details of the problems
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When deciding to remodel your home, it is wise to consider who will actually
be doing the work. To save money, it is very tempting to tackle the work
yourself. Always examine all your options when deciding upon this avenue. Be
sure you are prepared to handle the workload. It is never any fun to realize
that several years have gone by, and the new family room you have been
working on in your "spare time" is still in the "rough" stages.
Home Repair Contractors and Contracting - Home Improvement Contracts
Most of the do-it-yourself information on this site will also be useful for
understanding how to communicate with contractors for home repairs and home
improvements. But there are also special issues involved when contracting
for labor and materials for a project. Here are articles and resources that
should help.
Contractor Agreement Form A contract is a legally binding document that details the expectations and
responsibilities of all parties involved in a home improvement project. It
clarifies the...
Contracts with Contractors: The Big Issues A contract is a legally
binding document that details the expectations and responsibilities of all
parties involved in a home improvement project. It clarifies the goals...
Contractor Agreement Forms: The Fine Print Contracts for home
building or remodeling can be difficult because they have so many
components. This article contains the smaller details of a contract...
Becoming Your Own Contractor
Should I Build Myself or Hire a Contractor? Purchasing a new home
is usually the largest investment most people make in a lifetime. If you are
considering sub-contracting your new home yourself, there are several
important areas you should carefully consider before finalizing your
decision.
RealEstateJournal | Does It Pay to Become Your Own Contractor?
Some homeowners act as their own general contractors on their
home-renovation projects to save on the fee they'd normally pay to hire this
building professional: about 10% to 25% of the total cost of the project.
Being Your Own Contractor It may be true that production home
builders offer a lower cost per square foot than other alternatives to home
building, but the product may resign new homebuyers to "cookie-cutter" homes
in less than unique neighborhoods in the process. Custom home builders throw
the gates wide open to the well-heeled buyers who procure their own home
site. But many buyers may not want to leave their "dream home" at the mercy
of a general contractor, wondering if every well thought-out detail is being
implemented, a true time frame for construction isn't just a pipe dream, and
the whole project comes in within the original budget.
Acting As Your Own General Contractor When Building Your Dream Home.
This article is intended for the DIY (Do It Yourself) home builder; however,
it is very useful information for the new home buyer to understand what
processes you can monitor even if you are not acting as your own general
contractor and hiring a general contractor. For the inexperienced DIY home
builder, acting as a general contractor is one of the most stressful things
anyone can undertake.
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License Requirements or Find Out if A Contractor is Licensed in That State
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