How to Hire the Right Contractor in Beach Haven West

Contractors, Builders, and Home Renovation Experts in Beach Haven West

How to Hire the Right Contractor in Beach Haven West
How to Hire the Right Contractor in Beach Haven West

Beach Haven West Real Estate

Beach Haven West sustained a direct impact from Hurricane Sandy at the end of October 2012. Since that time, the area has been in the process of rebuilding. On nearly every street one can find new construction, home renovations, and homes being elevated above base flood elevation. While the long-term impact of these improvements will be positive for the Beach Haven West area and the Beach Haven West real estate market, unfortunately there are some individuals who take advantage of the situation. This makes it all the more important to understand how to hire the right contractor in Beach Haven West.

By : Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group

Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com

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How to Hire the Right Contractor in Beach Haven West

There are a few simple steps any consumer can take to ensure they hire the right contractor for their home renovation.

  • Ask for a copy of the builders license
  • Ask to see the insurance policies the builder holds
  • Asked to see recent work and complete a project along with client testimonials

The builders license and insurance policies should be very simple requests for any contractor to produce. Contractors must abide by the laws of New Jersey and have a license to do business. The absence of such a license should be a major red flag. In addition, insurance policies should be in place to cover both the contractor and your personal assets. One often overlooked area for contractors insurance policies has to do with house raising. In order for a contractor to be properly covered, they should have in place a home riggers insurance policy. The absence of such a policy could jeopardize your personal assets in the event of an unfortunate accident. Lastly, most reputable contractors have completed a series of home renovations, home elevations, or new constructions. Therefore it should be no issue to provide a long list of completed projects and client testimonials. It would be advantageous to see the inside of the recently completed project and understand what you are getting for your money.

Beach Haven West Real Estate and Local Contractors

In order to preserve your investment in the Beach Haven West real estate market is important to ensure that your home is built to code and in line with the current trends of the Beach Haven West real estate market. By working with local and reputable contractor, you should be able to avoid issues that an inexperienced contractor may not be aware of. For more information about the Beach Haven West real estate market or how to hire the right contractor in Beach Haven West, contact us and we will respond right away.

By : Nathan Colmer | The Van Dyk Group

Cell: 609-290-4293 | Office: 800-222-0131 | ncolmer@vandykgroup.com

www.beachhavenwestrealestate.com | www.BuyLBI.com

Click here to search all homes for sale in Beach Haven West