Baccaro Construction Co. Inc.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE BEST CONTRACTOR?

REPUTATION The following statements are excerpts from letters WRITTEN BY HOMEOWNERS for whom we’ve completed ROOM ADDITIONS/REMODELING:Mr and Mrs. Yates wrote: “One hears horror stories about the remodeling industry.

WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?

WE ARE FULLY INSURED . . . General Liability and Workers Compensation. In California, contractors are not required to carry liability insurance, but they are required to notify you of the fact they don’t carry it, and if they do, they are to supply you with the name and phone number of their carrier. They must include in the written contract a form about liability insurance.

HOW DO I PAY FOR MY NEW ROOM ADDITION and/or KITCHEN/BATH REMODEL?

100% FINANCING IS AVAILABLE TO YOU (on approved credit). However, we suggest you “shop your financing” with your bank or credit union and COMPARE.

HOW MUCH MONEY DOWN DOES A CONTRACTOR TYPICALLY ASK FOR TO START A PROJECT?

CALIFORNIA LAW LIMITS THE AMOUNT A CONTRACTOR CAN REQUIRE AS A DOWN PAYMENT for a home improvement contract to 10% of the contract amount (excluding finance charges), or $1,000.00, whichever is less. Furthermore, never let your payments get ahead of the contractor’s work. Arrange a clearly defined payment schedule with exact dollar amounts and measurable milestones.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO DO WHILE A REMODELING PROJECT IS BEING DONE IN MY HOME?

MOST IMPORTANTLY. KEEP THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR CONTRACTOR AND THE WORK CREW. Ask questions. Let them know what your family schedule is and whether you have pets confined somewhere. It’s important to keep the work areas off limits to children and pets for their safety.