Knowing a few points before hiring a siding contractor can put you in the driver’s seat. So get on “board” and do a little legwork beforehand.
Check Their Materials
Not every type of siding is the same. You have to consider the materials used and the installation methods. Check that your contractor installs the type of siding you want. There are many types, from vinyl to Hardi-board and others. Once you have a contractor in mind and you have the materials you want to use picked out, you can move on to checking for quotes and references.
Getting a Quote
Of course, the quote you receive will play a major role in deciding who to hire. In addition to simply looking at the basic price of the proposal, make sure you do a thorough walk through of the proposal to get an idea of the scope of the work and look for potential problems. Ask any San Antonio siding contractor a lot of questions as they plan out the job and write the quote. This is a great time to get a good idea of how the contractor works, and whether the relationship is a good working one for you.
Checking the References
You will want to call or personally visit a reasonable selection of references from any San Antonio siding contractor before choosing the right one for the job. Instead of simply requesting a copy of their “pre-selected” reference list, ask for a list of the last ten projects they have worked on and do a drive past the houses to see if you like the quality of work. Ignoring color and style is important here since everyone had a different style. You are looking at the quality of craftsmanship only. The referral lists provided automatically by contractors are almost always the hand-picked customers who are known to give bright testimonials. Asking for a genuine cross-section of customers to be sure is always a good idea.
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