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Tips and Advice For Managing Your Roofing Project
Mario Williams is a partner at Lone Star Roofing, a third-generation family owned and operated roofing contractor located in Texas. A graduate from the University of Texas, Williams is known throughout the state as an expert in commercial and industrial roofing techniques. In this article, he explains what you can do to manage their own [...]
Continue reading...25 Remodeling Tips
4. December 2009
Here’s some advice on how to make your home remodeling project a dream, not a nightmare! Dreaming about remodeling your home but don’t want the nightmares that too often are associated with it? The strain on your marriage. No bathroom or kitchen for weeks on end. Dirt and dust everywhere. Workers on the job before you [...]
Continue reading...10 Things You Should Know If You Have a Property Claim
1. December 2009
1. Know your insurance coverage. It is too late after your building burns to become acquainted with the nuances of insurance. 2. If you don’t understand your policy get your agent to explain it. 3. After a loss, take pictures and notify your agent asap. 4. Do whatever seems prudent to protect your property from further damage or [...]
Continue reading...Why roofing contractors Need Insurance and a License.
26. November 2009
At a New Year’s Eve party, I was cornered by a localroofer who wanted to talk about uninsured roofing contractors. “It’s not fair to expect me to pay a fortune for insurance and licenses,” he complained, “and then leave me to compete with guys who can put in lower bids because they don’t bother with [...]
Continue reading...6 Most Frequently Asked Questions of Contractors
19. November 2009
Roofing Contractors were asked what where the most frequently asked questions from the Homeowner. The questions are listed below. When can you start? When will you be finished? What time will you knock on my door each morning? What time will you quit for the day? Are you going to work everyday? Can you finish before (insert any major [...]
Continue reading...10 Tips to Remember When Hiring a Roofer
17. November 2009
1. Hire only licensed roofing contractors. Massachusetts requires roofing contractors to hold a valid license . Either a New Construction Supervisor License (CSL) or minimum Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) 2. Check the contractor’s license by doing a license check . Click here to search 3. Get 3 references and review their past work. 4. Get at least 3 bids. [...]
Continue reading...14 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Roofing Contractor
15. November 2009
These questions will help you establish a company’s qualifications and reputation, and help you find the right roofer for your job. 1. How long have you been in the roofing business? Look for a roofing company with an established business history in your community. Surviving in any business in today’s competitive marketplace is a difficult [...]
Continue reading...Code Disagreements | Disagreement with the Building Inspector
12. November 2009
If you’re involved in construction, sooner or later you’re going to disagree with a building inspector. Most of the time, the building inspector will win because he can shut you down if he believes you aren’t doing something right. Besides, the inspector usually knows the code better than you ever will. Sometimes, though, there’s honest disagreement [...]
Continue reading...Managing Client Emotions
12. November 2009
Understanding their fears, building trust, and taking control are the secrets to managing homeowners as effectively as the job. As contractors, we spend most of our time on project management: estimating costs, lining up subcontractors, arranging materials, and scheduling the work. In the process, we often forget about the most important part of the job: managing [...]
Continue reading...10 Reasons for Extra Construction Costs
12. November 2009
10 Reasons for Extra Construction Costs 1. Making changes 2. Incomplete specifications 3. Trading materials 4. Mistakes 5. Code surprises 6. Problems with subcontractors 7. “Not-in-contract” disputes 8. Legal expenses 9. Construction debris and cleanup confusion 10. Hidden conditions
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