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The only way for project bids to be assessed fairly and accurately is for each contractor to be provided with exact copies of plans for the detailed project. Have each contractor use identical forms when making a bid.
Be sure the quote includes materials and fixtures that meet project specifications, which party will be responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary licenses, whether or not the project site will be cleaned up and debris hauled away at the end of each work day, the project completion date, the total clean up of project site once project has been completed, amount of down payment if any, and a payment plan.
Providing identical project plans and forms makes it easier to select the contractor who best meets your needs. The form itself should be thorough; requesting specific not vague information. Avoid terms such as estimate; instead, use terms such as bid and quote. Avoid phrases such as of like kind in regards to materials to be used.
When going over bids, remember that the lowest bid is not always the best. Examine bids carefully to determine which contractor provides the best service, selects the highest quality materials for your project, is most experienced, and seems most capable of completing the project to meet your expectations, in the best timeline possible.
Things to be Wary of:
* Contractors that request large deposits to buy materials. Established, reputable contractors maintain charge accounts with their suppliers.
* Contractors who are vague; demand detailed, written bids and contracts that specify in detail the project, materials used, and work to be performed.
* Contractors who provide you with a post office box instead of a physical address, and a telephone answering service instead of their own telephone number for contact purposes.
Our experienced team has the ability to handle any size of job. We aim to consistently deliver a professional service, ever mindful of our clients anxieties associated with the reputation of the building industry. We achieve this by adopting a meticulous approach, from the planning & design phase of each project through to completion. You can rest assured that under Archer Construction Ltd you will receive the uppermost service and highest of standards. Only after careful consideration are you ready to make your selection. When you do, it is time to get the contractor and designer (if there is one) together for the purpose of obtaining a final drawing, and an a final quote from the contractor, based upon any plan revisions. 1. EU court to rule on use of 'Adidas stripes' data: 10.04.08 Fashion designers using stripes, from Comme des Garçons to Fred Perry, could fall foul of a ruling on the protection of the Adidas motif in the European Union courts today. 2. 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