When your home has been damaged in a storm, fire or any other catastrophe, finding a dependable reconstruction specialist is crucial. You have suffered enough loss without dealing with cowboy contractors. Creating a shortlist can weed out those who would provide subpar services at exorbitant prices.

List Reconstruction Needs

A catastrophic event can destroy some or all of your usable property. Before beginning the search for reconstruction contractors, it helps to have an idea of which types of specialists you will need. You can create a checklist by working through each room and assessing the general damage, or rely on results from a building inspection.

Included Work & Services

Knowing what you are getting from each contractor is essential, given that reconstruction of your home was not an unexpected cost. A proposed outline of work that is covered in an estimate is a good starting point. However, it is important to get those commitments in writing before you sign a contract.

Licensing & References

Every discipline in reconstruction from plumbing to electrical requires some sort of licensing. Additionally, reputable contractors will happily supply references from previous customers. Always check that proposed contractors are both qualified and reliable before hiring them to complete reconstruction of your property.

Construction Plan & Timescale

Severe damage to your home may leave you with nowhere to live, or limited access to certain areas of the property. When you are already in a dire situation, knowing how long work will take and which areas of the home will become accessible first can help you plan for the immediate future.

Staged Construction

Staged construction is standard practice when it comes to building or renovating. This process allows property owners to have inspections conducted at each milestone event, before further work continues. The general idea is that you can ask contractors to correct any defects before doing so becomes more difficult.

If you would like to know more about home reconstruction and best practices, reach out to the team at Going Green Restoration today. We are a team of contractors who deliver work based on ethical principles in and around Orlando, Florida.

Posted on Behalf of Going Green Restoration USA