When you hire a general contractor in Illinois to work on your commercial building or residential complex, you are placing a lot of faith and trust in them.  You need to have good reason to believe they can complete the necessary work, on time and within budget, and without doing any damage to the property.

There are plenty of general contractors in the Chicagoland area, but not all of them are worthy of that level of trust.  Before you hire anyone, know which questions to ask that will help you find the right contractor for your needs.

Four Questions A Prospective General Contractor in Illinois Should Answer

1 – Are you fully licensed, bonded, and insured?

This may seem like an obvious question to ask, but sometimes people get in a hurry and forget the fundamentals.  Never allow anyone to work on your property who cannot produce credentials showing they are qualified to do the work, and that you’ll be protected in case of an accident.  A reputable Chicago general contractor will happily produce their documentation on demand.

2 – What experience do you have working on my kind of property?

Just because a business says they’re a general contractor, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have the tools and experience to work on your building.  For example, they might lack the specific equipment needed to safely work on multi-story building exteriors.  Be certain they have relevant experience.

3 – How do you determine your quotes?

A good general contractor knows they can’t produce an accurate quote without first examining the site and the building(s) being worked on.  A free site examination prior to quote is standard practice in most cases as part of the sales process.  Be wary if they want to charge money just to see what they’ll be working with.

4 – What testimonials can you provide?

One thing that makes it easier to find a general contractor in Illinois is that it’s hard for them to hide bad work.  Always ask for a list of testimonials and/or references.  If possible, contact the oldest reference on the list.  You want to know whether their work stands up over time.

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