Nevada State Contractors Board
| Top 5 mistakes homeowners make 1. Automatically accepting the lowest bid. A higher bid may be worth the price in better materials, workmanship and reliability. The old saying “you get what you pay for” generally applies here. 2. No written contract. A written contract protects you and the contractor. It is required that all construction agreements be committed to a written contract if the price exceeds $2000. The contractors board recommends that all agreements, including all changes to the contract, be in writing. 3. Not checking the contractor’s license. A license is required for any construction business that advertises, offers, bids, arranges for, or performs any construction, alteration, home improvement, remodeling or repair work. 4. Not checking references. Check with previous customers. Were they satisfied with the work? Was the work finished within a reasonable time frame? Did the contractor return phone calls? If the person had problems with the contractor, ask how the contractor responded to complaints. Look at examples of the contractor’ s work. 5. Not doing the homework. Plan your project carefully. Consider your budget. Find pictures of styles and products you like. Write down brand names and models. Show them to your contractor. “High quality faucets” or “ivory paint” may mean something different to you and your contractor. Walk with your builder through a finished project and explain what you like and don’t like.Get accurate plans or blueprints and make sure they show your project accurately. |
