What to Look for in a General Contractor

If you decide to hire a General Contractor to assist with your Denver basement finishing project, make sure to ask the following questions:

1.  Does the General Contractor provide design work for the basement finishing project?

2. How long has the General Contractor been in business?  Can the General Contractor provide Denver basement finishing project references from the past 1, 2, and 3 years to prove business longevity?

3. What is the General Contractor's warranty policy for basement finishes?

4. What kind of regular project communication is provided?

5. What is the payment schedule, and is the contract fixed price or time and materials?

6. How long has the General Contractor been working with its vendors and subcontractors, particularly on basement finishing projects?

7. Can you get a lien-release for the basement finishing project?

8. What is the project plan, and associated timeline?  What kind of management will be provided with the basement finishing project, and how often can you expect to see your project manager?

9. What is the project change policy, and how will changes be charged?  Is there an administrative flat fee for change orders?

10. What kind of cleaning is provided on a daily basis, and at the completion of the basement finishing project?

11. What levels of insurance does the General Contractor carry?  Can the General Contractor provide you with an insurance certificate?

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