2014
How to Hire a Commercial Contractor in Vancouver
July 2nd, 2014 | by admin admin | in Custom Home Building | 0
Not all Vancouver commercial contractors are the same. In fact, the experience and skills of a commercial contractor can vary significantly. So how do you know that you’re hiring the right contractor for the job? Here are a few things to look for when hiring a commercial contractor in Vancouver.
Applicable Past Experience
Are you planning to build a brand new building? Make sure that the commercial contractor has experience with construction, especially construction similar to what you’re planning. Do you want to renovate an existing building? Make sure the contractor has handled similar renovations in Vancouver before. Looking to make tenant improvements? Look for applicable experience. Most commercial contractors tend to specialize in one type of improvement or another, so don’t hesitate to ask about specific experience. You should also check out the results of their past jobs to be sure that you are going to get the quality and finished project what you want.
Online Reputation
These days, word of mouth is conducted via the internet. If you’re looking for information about a commercial contractor, you can find reviews from past clients on all kinds of sites. Just remember, not every review should be taken as the most important. In fact, you can be sure to find a couple of bad reviews for just about every commercial contractor in Vancouver. Some relationships just go sour. But if you read up, you’ll find a general feeling about a contractor and you can judge based on an overall impression.
You're Impression
And while it may not have anything to do with how the building turns out, knowing that you get along with the commercial contractor and feel that you can work well with them can make a world of difference. You should find someone you feel comfortable with, because this is going to be a job that takes some time and you don’t want to spend a lot of time working with a commercial contractor you don’t like.
