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12.21.17 Home Maintenance & Repair

Tips On Choosing Contractors In Massachusetts

Whether you have a new building or an antique, at some point in time you may need to select a contractor to perform work. There is information that you can gather to ensure that the contractor you select is qualified, will perform quality work, and will meet your expectations. This article includes tips on choosing contractors in Massachusetts.

Contractor Work History

Find out who will be responsible for the work and confirm that they are properly experienced in the particular field. This will avoid you being surprised at the appearance of subcontractors when you assumed the primary contractor to be there. Just as you would not hire a roofer to perform electrical work, it is better to hire contractors with the particular expertise needed for your job. Experience normally results in better quality performance.

Certifications and Associations

Confirm that the contractor is licensed by the state. The license signifies that the contractor has completed state-mandated requirements and understands local building codes. Most states have a website that lists contractors and their status.

Some contractors might also be affiliated with formal organizations. This offers an added assurance as many have codes of conduct and a process for customers to file complaints. It also signifies an added focus on quality and accountability as participation is normally optional.

Liability Coverage

Confirm that the contractor is insured. This reduces your chances of incurring a lawsuit if someone gets injured on your property or cause damage to neighboring properties. All types of repairs have risk of injury and it is important to reduce your liability.

Samples of Past Work

Try to complete the additional due diligence of contacting references. If possible, review samples of past projects too. This allows you to get a better picture of their attention to detail.

Tips On Choosing Contractors In Massachusetts

It is smart to get an understanding of who you are allowing to enter your property to perform repairs as they will be there while you are away at work. Checking the items noted in the tips on choosing contractors in Massachusetts above may take some extra time, but it will also reduce your risk and other problems. This advice is provided only as a general introduction and must not be considered legal advice or all-encompassing.

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I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the majority of my young adult life in Boston, and own a home in Windham NH. I have owned properties in MA and NH. I specialize in mortgage lending in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and my company does have the ability to lend in other states. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst Massachusetts in 2002. I have a Bachelor’s in Science. In addition to managing a team of loan officers my personal loan production is always in the top of the entire of company. I have personally been in the mortgage business for over 13 years. I pride myself with taking my clients from application to close in the smoothest and quickest way possible, while keeping them well informed during the entire process. I originate my own loans from start to finish and work hand in hand with my loan processors & underwriters to make sure I am updated to the minute with all of my files. I stay up to date with lending guidelines and speak with underwriters on a daily basis to ensure I am aware of all of the lending guidelines in place.

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