Building inspectors can uncover problems that should be addressed in remodeling and also monitor compliance with building codes during construction.
You’ll need to use your best business skills—and your gut—to identify qualified bidders, to define the project in a clear, comprehensive and consistent format, and to protect your interests with a legally binding contract. What kind of contractors and subs do you need to bid on your project? Where can you find pros that you trust? What criteria should you use to size them up? How do evaluate bids? And once you choose contractors for your remodeling project, how do you ensure that the contract terms enable you to maintain leverage and control until the work is completed to your satisfaction?