Selecting a Contractor -- Defrehn Corporation -- Roofing and Restoration

     THE DeFREHN CORPORATION
     P.O. Box 622
     Newtown, PA 18940
     Phone: 215-860-1000
     Fax: 215-579-2489

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WHAT TO EXPECT

The Unavoidable
As with any construction project, the remodeling your contractor performs might disrupt your daily routine for a few days or weeks. Here are some of the things you can expect as the contractor works on your project:

Dust and dirt
Loud noises from construction equipment
Out-of-commission plumbing or electricity
A driveway blocked with trucks and materials
Noxious odors or paint fumes

The Prize
Let's assume you've done your homework and made your choices. You've got your plan, your contractor, and a signed contract. Your job is over...right? Not quite.

You - and your family - will need to be prepared for any disruptions that might occur as a result of your home improvement project. Talk to your contractor to see if he has any suggestions about what you can do ahead of time to be as ready as possible for the day he and his crew arrive. Depending on the scope of the project, You'll need to allow yourself time to move your valuables out of harm's way and reorganize any items that won't be accessible during the course of the project.

If your contractor will not be your day-to-day contact, make sure that he identifies and introduces you to the person in charge of the project. Ask him what you can expect regarding his work habits and those of his crew or subcontractors, such as daily start and finish times. Find out his policy on radios, foul language, and daily clean-up duties. And check to see if you'll need to arrange for parking for his trucks. Any detail that you can anticipate and plan for ahead of time will help to make you feel more relaxed as the job progresses.

Temporary inconveniences are a given with any home improvement project. Just remember to keep your sense of humor and your eye on the prize. As each day passes, you're one step closer to the beautiful finished job.

The above information was furnished courtesy of the CertainTeed Corporation.

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