{"id":1952,"date":"2025-09-17T13:34:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles\/?p=1952"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:07:04","slug":"tips-for-hiring-the-right-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/tips-for-hiring-the-right-contractor","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Hiring the Right Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lake Homes Realty\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EdnyhrFvR0E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Want more videos like this one? 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Here are a few tips on what to look for when preparing to hire a professional&nbsp;to complete your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seek-personal-recommendations\">Seek Personal Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know a friend, relative, or coworker who has had a similar project done? Ask them who they used, if they&#8217;d recommend them, and how much the contractor or company cost. Oftentimes, personal recommendations are more reliable than&nbsp;online reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it sounds like a good fit, reach out to them. Being referred by a past client can also earn you a discount or a referral fee for the person who referred you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-your-search-online\">Start Your Search Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re starting from scratch, a safe place to start is always&nbsp;Google. You can search by project type, like &#8220;plumbers&#8221; or &#8220;basement finishing&#8221; or &#8220;landscaping&#8221; in your zip code, and search that way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, with the use of AI, you can quickly ask bots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and many more for recommendations. 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If contractors know there is competition, they will put their best foot (and offer) forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-your-homework\">Do Your Homework<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to hire a contractor, ensure you understand the entire scope of the project, including the<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/articles-and-news\/finish-renovation-projects-time\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> completion timeline<\/a>, the specific work to be done, the warranties or exemptions, and the payment schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to sign a contract, even if it&#8217;s just a rough mockup that says, &#8220;X Company will complete work by X date for X dollars.&#8221; If the contractor is truly professional, they will already have a contract or agreement in their paperwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring someone to do work on your home is a big step, and it can often be intimidating. 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