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How to Find the Right Kitchen Remodeling Contractor | Schuler Service

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The kitchen is a room in your house where you and your family undoubtedly spend a lot of time, so remodeling it can be equal parts exciting and scary. You’ll end up with a wonderfully new and updated kitchen, but the process will be stressful, and you always run the risk of winding up with a subpar contractor who doesn’t do great work, leaving you with a kitchen that doesn’t look or function the way you want it to. Choosing the right contractor to remodel your kitchen is one of the most important steps in the remodeling process, and if you follow some basic principles, it should be fairly straightforward to find a good one! Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Look for Referrals

Word of mouth is often still the best way to find reliable professional services in your area, particularly when it comes to contractors. Talk to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, and other people in your community that you know and trust who have recently had work done on their houses. Finding out the contractor they used and asking what their experience was like and how they’re liking the final product can be a great start to point you in the right direction.

Find Established Contractors

There are some situations in life where it’s a good idea to give a newcomer a chance, but when it comes to choosing a remodeling contractor, it’s best to seek out experience. Contractors that have been well-established in your area for a long time are frequently going to be your best bet. They know the tricks of the trade inside and out, and have had time to build relationships with suppliers and subcontractors that will help them to get the job done on time and on budget.

Ask to See a Portfolio

Any trustworthy contractor will have a portfolio of their previous projects to show you if you ask. Often, they’ll have their portfolio on their website to make it easy to find, and they may also be able to show you past work in person during a consultation. If your contractor is cagey or hesitant about showing you examples of their work, or they claim not to have a portfolio, it should probably raise some red flags in your head about how reliable they are.

Check Reviews

Something else that a good contractor should be comfortable providing are reviews from previous customers of theirs. This is also something that you can frequently find on a contractor’s website, where they may have a whole page dedicated to reviews, or you can do a simple search or ask the contractor themselves if they have anyone that could give a testimonial about being satisfied with their work. Again, a contractor that doesn’t seem to want to provide good reviews for you might not have any to show, which is something to watch out for!

 

With the right approach, finding a professional and reliable contractor to remodel your kitchen might be the easiest part of the process. If you live in the Allentown, PA area, then you’re in luck, because Schuler Service is able to provide all of the qualities listed above and so much more! Planning an upcoming kitchen renovation? Get in touch with Schuler Service to discuss your project today!

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