9 questions to ask your contractor before you start your construction project

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Page 1: 9 Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Construction Project

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SS CONMAT PVT. LTD.Shop No. 2, 202/3, Atharva Plaza, Opp.

Wanless Hospital,Kawala Naka, Kolhapur 416003

PHONE NO. : 0231-2664031Email :

[email protected]

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9 Questions to ask your contractor before you start your construction

project

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Whether it is a new build or renovation project, there are Top 9 Questions which you should ask

the construction company involved in the project.

These questions set expectations and ease the process.

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1. Time frame in which the work will be completed?

• The project can be broken down into stages and you ask the construction company to give time frame of completion for each stage. This will set time limits and you would be in a position to arrange for material etc for each stage.

• This will help set deadlines and you will know how the project is going and tentative date when you expect the project to complete.http://lightweightaacbrick.com/

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2. Who will be on site every day?

• You should find out who is in charge onsite for the project, who will be on site each day. This person is responsible for opening and locking up of the site and getting in touch with you if required to discuss progress.

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3. How will you protect my house?

• This is a very important question when it comes to renovating a place you are already living in. Before starting the project you should ask the construction company how they will ensure that household items, furniture’s and fittings will be kept safe from any damage while renovating the house.

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4. How will you communicate with me?

• Find out how you will receive daily updates about your project. Will the contractor email you, meet up with you or phone you daily to give updates of the project. Many small construction companies prefer to give updates on phone and meet personally every few days to discuss the project progress.

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5. What part of my project concerns you?

• It is best to find out before hand if there is anything about the project that is concerning to the contractor. Anything that can cause any issues and delay completion should be discussed before hand so both parties are prepared and know how to deal with it, if the situation arises.

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6. Payment terms of the project?

• It is a good practice to pay in stages instead of making a payment up fornt. A good construction company will always take money in stages. So it important to find out what sum of money is required and at what stage of completion. Having this in writing will help you arrange for funds in time.

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7. How do I reach you after work hours?

• You should know your contactors out of hour contact number so you know which number to call in case of emergency. Similarly it is important to share your contact number with the contractor.

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8. What kind of documents willI receive when the project is done?

• Always find out what paper work you will receive after project completion. Operating manual, inspection report etc are some useful documents which you will require in the future.

• Confirming that you will receive these things before you get started will help ensure that you finish the project with all the information you need.

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9. If there are any issues after the work is done, who do I contact?

• Get contact number of a person who can be contacted if something goes wrong after you have moved in. In most cases it will be the contractor himself but is common for big construction companies to have a customer care division who can solve your queries.

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Contact Us Address

SS CONMAT PVT. LTD.Shop No. 2, 202/3, Atharva Plaza, Opp. Wanless

Hospital,Kawala Naka, Kolhapur 416003

PHONE NO. : 0231-2664031Email : [email protected]