Finding A Great Contractor Can Be Difficult
Part 3 Continued...

Interview the contractor as you would any employee. But remember to treat them as the skilled professional they are. Ask about previous work. Get details about size of the job, length, budget, etc.

Room remodeling is a much smaller job than a room addition. Deck additions are much simpler when it's an 8 ft x 10 ft, 10 inch high attached deck on the rear of the house. Eight foot high decks constructed in a backyard with a steep hill are an order of magnitude harder. Specifics count.

Above all, you'll have to judge the hardest thing of all to judge: character. Look for straight answers to straight questions. Look for someone who looks you in the eye. Watch for complaining or excuses about why the last job didn't go well or why his workers let him down.

Honest, competent professionals accept responsibility for all phases of the job - and the outcome. Luckily for you, most contractors are like that.