13/07/2010 11:52:00
Homeowners are being urged to check the references of contractors before hiring them to undertake property improvement work, in a development which might interest those with items like
panel blinds in their houses.
Writing in an article for
Lifehacker, Jason Fitzpatrick has outlined a number of measures which he feels consumers should take in order to avoid problems with contractors.
Among his guidance, the commentator recommended that property owners request references from companies they are thinking about making use of.
He added in his piece: "If applicable to the kind of work you're having done - landscaping, large-scale remodelling - ask to see photos of past work."
When requesting references, people should be looking to get three good comments at the very least, Mr Fitzpatrick went on to suggest.
The importance of employing a home improvement contractor with a decent reputation was also recently emphasised by property expert Phil Spencer in Magnet's Kitchenista blog.
Posted by Clayton Jones.
