If you’re looking to remodel your house, or even just upgrade your bathroom, hiring a contractor is a good idea. However, as anyone who’s ever done a remodel knows, hiring a contractor is a big decision. People want to make sure that they’re hiring someone who has the skills and know-how to carry out the project they’re looking to do. If you’re a contractor, or you’re looking to hire a contractor, here’s what you need to know about what people consider before making their final decision.

Experience and Expertise

The first thing people want to know is what your experience is. What prior projects have you worked on, and are there any areas of expertise that you specialize in? If people find a contractor that specializes specifically in the type of work they’re looking to do, then you can almost be guaranteed that you’ll probably get the job. 

Perhaps a certain contractor works specifically with historic homes or embraces green building techniques. The more a contractor has a niche specialty, the more they’ll increase their chances of being chosen.

Licenses

No one wants to risk hiring someone who’s unqualified and could cost them a lot of money in damages. Most homeowners are going to verify that a contractor has all of the proper licenses before hiring them. Certain licenses are required not just by the state, but also by local authorities. 

In addition to licenses, your insurance coverage (including general liability) will be considered. People want to protect themselves in case of accidents, which often come up during a building project.

Reputation

Whether you sell stocks or build homes, people want to know that you have a positive reputation. Most people will take a look online and get to know what your overall rating is. People will look at what has been said about your work, and look for a record of delivering quality work that people appreciate. 

That’s why you want to make sure that you have a strong presence on review platforms like Google and LinkedIn. This can make a big difference when people are making their choice, as most people base their decisions on your reputation mentioned by others, rather than simply taking your word for it that you’re the person for the job.

Fair Pricing

People want to hire someone who is not only within their price range but also priced fairly for what it is that they’re looking to get done. It’s incredibly important that you provide your potential clients with detailed estimates, as this will play a big role in whether you’re someone’s final decision or not. 

The more detailed your estimates can be, the more transparency you’ll be showing, which is also something that people appreciate. There’s nothing like a contractor that has all sorts of hidden fees and costs, ultimately costing their customers much more than they had originally anticipated. People want to know they can trust a contractor, so the more you can offer competitive rates with transparent estimates, the more likely you are to get customers who refer you to their friends and family.