5 Must-Dos When Working

With A Contractor For Your

South Tampa Home

Having a contractor do needed repairs on

your new home will prove to be a wise

choice especially if the repairs have to do

with your foundation or wiring. The

benefits of getting a contractor will be

worth the extra money you have to spend

to achieve a safe and problem-free home.

While you are still choosing among homes for

sale in South Tampa area, keep in mind the

extra money you may need if you need to hire

a contractor.

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Working with a contractor should be

hassle-free and should get the needed

repairs done sooner than when doing

it by yourself. Start by following these

5 tips:

1. Put your agreement and conditions in

writing. Include the following:

a. The target date of completion, List of

needed materials specifying preferred

brands.

b. Contractor’s warranty: Includes expiration

dates, conditions and procedures to follow

if work proves to be substandard.

c. Accountability of the main contractor in

case a subcontractor fails to deliver

expected work quality.

d. A clause stating that the contractor will

provide cleanup service. State the expected

standard of cleanup after completion of

work.

2. Before signing and contract, seek legal

advice to make sure you understand

everything stated in the contract.

3. Check the contract thoroughly and write

VOID across all blank spaces.

4. Make sure that the contractor has paid all

suppliers and subcontractors before signing a

work completion certificate.

5. Pay the full payment in check only after you

have seen all the work done and are

completely satisfied.

Make your contractor clearly understand all

your expectations to avoid misunderstandings

and unwanted work in the future. On the other

hand, know your contractor’s limitations to

avoid getting disappointed. If there are things

that can’t be done exactly as you wish, try to

make adjustments and be open to suggestions

until you are satisfied with the alternatives.

Are you still on the lookout for South Tampa

waterfront homes for sale? Finding and

moving into a new home is a great chapter

in your life. Make it memorable and hassle-

free by working with a trusted agent who

can provide the information and assistance

you need.

Call me, Mary G. Diaz at 813-245-

9677 to get the latest information

on South Tampa real estate

market today.