It is a rare home owner who doesn't embark on a home improvement project at some time. Unfortunately, horror stories abound about cost over-runs, missing permits and projects that don't finish on time or at all.
If you are planning a home improvement project, a little homework will protect your project and your funds. The Contractors State Licensing Board of California offers some excellent guides and pamphlets full of step-by-step instructions and tips. They are well worth reading and could ultimately save you save you thousands of dollars.
A Consumer Guide to Home Improvement Contracts - Terms of Agreement
What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor
10 Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up
Tips for Hiring a Roofing Contractor
Before You Dive Into Swimming Pool Construction
I would like to thank Jim Brooks of Pipecam Inc. for telling me about these informational booklets for my clients! You should visit their website to learn the 10 Ways To Avoid Costly Plumbing Repairs!
Wendy Cutrufelli
Broker Associate
925.917.1135
The positions on this site are my own and don't necessarily represent Alain Pinel Realtors' positions, strategies or opinions.
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