Hiring a general contractor or construction company can be a daunting thing, and it’s natural to feel a bit lost of apprehensive about the whole thing. We’ve talked about the questions you should ask before making your final decision and one of them involved getting an estimate. But, how will you know i the estimate you’re getting it all the way accurate? This will require its own set of questions and you providing the right information so you can both work together to reach the best possible solution. It’s imperative that you get the most accurate estimate so that extra, surprise costs don’t get added on later that you didn’t anticipate or budget adequately for. If you’re taking out a loan for the project, for example, it will be important for you to have the correct range in mind so you can ask for the right amount. Don’t always jump at the lowest bid you see, as it might end up costing you much more in the long run. Pick From A Few Contractors As much as we would love every builder to go with Rutherford for all their steel building construction needs, the fact of the matter is not every builder will be the right fit. It’s important for you to research a handful of different contractors for you to choose from in the end. You’ll need to compare everything from experience, other logistics and of course price. Try to get estimates from at least 3 for good measure to figure out which one will work out best for you. Get A Feel For Each One This process is much more than just checking Yelp reviews and making phone calls. Building is an important and expensive investment, so it’s imperative that you meet up with each of them in person to avoid any possible miscommunication. Asking them any relevant questions that will bring you closer to what you’re looking for in every way. Pay close attention to their answers, get any written material they might have on hand and take notes if you have to so you can confidently compare the estimates with the other contractors you speak to. Be Consistent It’s extremely important that you have a very clear idea of the type of project you want to complete, so that you’re giving each and every contractor the exact same information each time you meet with them. This includes the amount of detail you go into. This will help ensure that you’re getting estimates based on the same set of information across the board and there won’t be any surprises later. It’s About More Than Price Of course, price is a big factor in what you will choose in the long run but be sure to consider other things like their customer service, experience, how they communicate with you as the client and their projected completion date. Don’t always choose the lowest price bid as it might be a sign of poor quality or rushed work that you might have to spend even more money fixing later on down the line. For more information about our contractor services for, call us at 1-800- 972-6794