Maintaining Control During a Home Renovation Project
Perhaps the hardest part of dealing with a home renovation project for a homeowner is giving up control of his home. The homeowner has to really have faith in the contractor because she is turning her life upside down and allowing someone else to control her environment. The contractor is automatically in conflict with the homeowner, because he is trying to maintain control of the project while the homeowner is "interfering" in the process. The interference isn't necessarily a bad thing, because it allows for a system of checks and balances.
At the same time, some homeowners overstep and try to micro-manage and drive the contractor crazy. So, how does one maintain a balance and deal with the lack of control?
Rule #1-Start with a good contract. A contract that contains clauses that deal with possible unforseen events helps to protect both parties. Those who are in the business of construction develop these contracts over time as incidents occur during home improvement projects. They learn from the experience and incorporate these obstacles into the contract to protect future parties.
Rule #2-Communicate! Keep the lines of communication open. If you are going to destroy the homeowner's prized azaleas, warn her. If you do not want the contractor to damage your family heirloom, remove it or warn the contractor. If something is getting on your nerves, nip it in the bud, and discuss it.
Rule #3-All change orders must be in writing and signed off on by the parties. It's worth saying one more time. The parties should agree how the change order is going to affect the contract price and the date of completion.
Let's face it. No one likes to give up control; especially of his house or control over her workmanship. However, in the unlikely marriage between homeowner and home contractor, each side must work with the other and compromise in order to achieve the final goal.
At the same time, some homeowners overstep and try to micro-manage and drive the contractor crazy. So, how does one maintain a balance and deal with the lack of control?
Rule #1-Start with a good contract. A contract that contains clauses that deal with possible unforseen events helps to protect both parties. Those who are in the business of construction develop these contracts over time as incidents occur during home improvement projects. They learn from the experience and incorporate these obstacles into the contract to protect future parties.
Rule #2-Communicate! Keep the lines of communication open. If you are going to destroy the homeowner's prized azaleas, warn her. If you do not want the contractor to damage your family heirloom, remove it or warn the contractor. If something is getting on your nerves, nip it in the bud, and discuss it.
Rule #3-All change orders must be in writing and signed off on by the parties. It's worth saying one more time. The parties should agree how the change order is going to affect the contract price and the date of completion.
Let's face it. No one likes to give up control; especially of his house or control over her workmanship. However, in the unlikely marriage between homeowner and home contractor, each side must work with the other and compromise in order to achieve the final goal.
Comments
Aloha,
Keahi Pelayo
RE/MAX 808 Realty
Wouldn't it be possible that before any contract may be purged, that, part of the contract is to give the owner a few insights on the home renovation jobs being done?
Otherwise, would it be a nice move to have materials for use and locations to have renovation applied be set before the contract by the owner? or should it be solely for the contractor to handle?
I have a few tips in my blog and 1 point there that I discussed is about choosing everything from materials, colors up to the exact area or location where renovation may be applied. Will this do good in the part of the house owner?
Information that you put on your BLOG is good for the ones seeking pre-contract advice. However, homeowners need to know what steps they need to take after they have been taken advantage of by contractors. If a contractor fails to perform or walks off the jobsite. Okay the filing of complaints with the DPS works to put a contractor on notice, but it doesn't realy do much. (M.G.L. c. 142A & 93A)
Here in Massachusetts, when a contractor has too much heat, they bail out and form a new company under a different name. They proceed as if they didn't do anything wrong. They can owe taxes to the IRS the Massachusetts DOR and have an award settlement in a case against them, and all they do is file Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and again they are free to go on under a new name.
Then when damage is done to your house by the contractor and the contractor's insurance company fails to offer a fair settlement or drags the claim on. What happens when there is clear evidence of unfair settlement practices being empowered against your claim, even AFTER sending correspondences to the President & CEO and nothing changes with your claim (1 year 2months later)? (M.G.L. c. 176D)
Contractors are able to place mechanic liens on the homeowner's property, but what can a homeowner do to a contractor to place a lien on his/her property for non-performance?
My weblog :: online affiliate marketing
“return the favor”.I am trying to find things to improve my site!
I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!
!
Feel free to visit my web page ; Payday Loans Canada Online
I am having problems with your RSS. I don't know why I can't subscribe to it.
Is there anyone else getting identical RSS problems? Anyone who
knows the answer can you kindly respond? Thanks!
!
my webpage > day trading book
preceding technologies, it's awesome article.
Also see my web page > schnell Geld verdienen Als schüLer
and can damage your high-quality score if ads and marketing with Adwords.
Well I am adding this RSS to my e-mail and
can look out for much more of your respective intriguing content.
Ensure that you update this again soon.
My website - work from home in malaysia
you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you could do with a few pics to drive the message home a
bit, but instead of that, this is magnificent blog.
A fantastic read. I'll definitely be back.
My homepage Http://Jennasworkfromhome.Com
My weblog ; casino signup bonus
facebook baixar
whatsapp baixar
jogo temple run 2
baixar traffic rider
www.facebookbaixargratis.com.br