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Before hiring any remodeling contractor, consider these factors:

Liability

The last thing you want is a contractor to be working on your property only to find out they don't have the proper insurance, don't have a building permit, aren't licensed to do the work, or aren't registered with the Department of Labor and Industry; because if something goes wrong or someone is hurt on your property, you could be held liable for damages. Homeworks will provide you with all necessary documentation and contacts to ensure you are protected against any liability.

Relevant References.

The best way to determine if the contractor you choose is skilled and competent enough to do the job is to ask for and verify a list of references consisting of recent customers you can contact. Customers who get what they paid for and are satisfied with the work are usually only too happy to provide an endorsement of the contractor's work. However, be sure the references are directly related to your specific project. Just because a contractor did a good job building a deck does not mean they are capable of dealing with the complexities of a kitchen remodel or home addition.

You can also find unsolicited reviews of our work at the following locations:

Bidding Your Project.

You should be very comfortable talking with your contractor. Of all the services we offer, the first and most important is communication. For any project, we spend considerable time and effort meeting with you, soliciting your ideas, suggesting options, drawing draft plans, producing 3D computer graphics and sketches, and, most importantly, listening. We invest this time and effort because we need to ensure we are exactly on the same page as you at all times -- to ensure what you envision is exactly what we build. We continue this communication to keep you informed of changes, issues, and progress so you will know what is happening at all times -- whether it's good news or problems. When we meet for the last time, we want you to smile and say "it's beautiful, it's exactly what I wanted."

While you may not want to select the highest bidder, you surely do not want to choose the lowest bidder. Research each contractor. Look for good references, good communication, and a reputable local business that has strong ties to your community. If you are like most people, your home is your biggest investment in your life. Do you really want to risk your largest asset to the lowest bidder?

Communications.

The best way to determine if the contractor you choose is skilled and competent enough to do the job is to ask for and verify a list of references consisting of recent customers you can contact. Customers who get what they paid for and are satisfied with the work are usually only too happy to provide an endorsement of the contractor's work. However, be sure the references are directly related to your specific project. Just because a contractor did a good job building a deck does not mean they are capable of dealing with the complexities of a kitchen remodel or home addition.

Cost

How much is it going to cost? The most important question, and the most difficult to answer. Without knowing specific details of your needs, project cost is almost always impossible to predict. For example, we have remodeled bathrooms from $4,000 to $36,000; it all depended on what our client wants. However, Remodeling Magazine does collect remodeling cost data every year and provides average costs of common remodeling projects. See their website at http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2018/ The last four numbers will change depending on the year you are seeking. Please note remodeling costs in the greater Helena area are generally below those given in the “cost-vs-value” report.