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Customer References:
Follow These Simple Steps to Help You Get the Information
To Choose the Right Renovation Company

Homeowners understand that the need to check a renovation contractor’s references but many times they aren’t sure what questions to ask.

Some homeowners believe that they don’t need to check references. They believe that "no one will provide a poor reference". Unfortunately, if you don't check references, you make it easy for the unscrupulous contractor to succeed.

The questions listed below were crafted by a company that has spent years advising and educating both homeowners and residential contractors on professional business practices.

The company recommends that you prepare a list of 5 to 10 questions to ask each person. Obtain a rating on timeliness, quality, cleanliness, adherence to price and professionalism.

Confirm the project that the renovator performed. Being prepared for the reference calls will give you a quick way to determine who is better.

Having a list of prepared questions will put you at ease and make it easier to get the answers you really want.

Basic questions you may want to ask:

• Did they start when they said they would?
• Did they clean up at the end of each day?
• Was the proposal price they quoted what you paid? If it wasn’t ask for details.
• How did they handle problems during the job?
• Were they courteous to everyone in your home?
• Have you recommend them to anyone you know?
• Why did you choose them in the first place?

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

One VERY IMPORTANT Reference You Should Also Request

Vendor Business References: This is evidence that the contractor pays their bills on time. If a renovation contractor doesn’t pay their bills on time, they won’t get the best pricing and they may have problems getting materials on time, which can delay your project.

Some contractors will need a large deposit to pay for outstanding bills from another project. This can spell disaster for your project.

We are providing this information so you can make the best choice when you hire a renovation contractor.

Checking references may seem to be a bit of a pain but it is a lot less pain than hiring the wrong renovation contractor.

Canadian Renovations will provide you with our reference list at our first meeting and we encourage you to call our clients so you will be comfortable with us.

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Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver and White Rock