When it comes time to start a new concrete project, whether it is a new concrete driveway or an interior resurfacing project, hiring a contractor can be a time consuming and often nerve-racking task. Ensuring that your project runs smoothly can have a lot to do with how you prepare and handle the hiring of your contractor. The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, has created a simple 8 step guide to hiring a contractor to do concrete work.
These 8 simple steps are important in knowing what information you should look for, what questions to ask, and to understanding some vital do's and don'ts during the process. Selecting the right contractor and learning how to evaluate the estimate and contract can help you avoid many headaches and hassles that often stem from overlooked information and miscommunication.
With this free guide, you'll learn the following:
- How noting response times after calling several contractors can help you differentiate among which may be the best to hire
- What information should be included in the estimate
- How to evaluate the estimate
- Resources for evaluating the contractor
- Do's and Don'ts when signing the contract
- How to ensure your project turns out the way you want by requesting samples
- And many more…
This diagram can be printed and should be used as a reference through each step of the project. To get started on your project, find a list of local contractors in your area with The Concrete Network's free Find-A-Contractor service. Searchable by 23 types of decorative concrete work and 200 regional areas throughout North America, you can get contact information for decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Established in 1999, The Concrete Network's purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. In May 2007 The Concrete Network Web site had over 1.1 million visitors researching decorative concrete.
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