How to Find the Best Home Repair Contractor

Finding the best available contractor will help a homeowner to get the home repaired. Contacting a trusted source for a recommendation is usually the easiest way to find the right contractor to hire. Once the homeowner meets with several contractors, comparing the different bids will help to determine which one to use for the repair work.

• Ask a friend for the name of a home repair contractor to contact. Find out what type of repair work the contractor did for your friend. Inspect the repairs to see if you like the quality of the contractor’s work. Write down the contractor’s phone number and call to set up a time to meet at your home.


• Call a local home builder to get a recommendation for a repair contractor. Many home builders have in-house contractors who can possibly help you with your repairs. Meet with the contractor the builder recommends and ask for an estimate on the repair job. 


• Check the Yellow Pages to find repair contractors in your area. Search through the ads to find a contractor who has experience with the type of repair work you need. Call the contractor’s office and describe the work you want done. Make an appointment to have the contractor inspect your home, so you can discuss the cost of the repairs.


• Call a realtor to ask for a contractor to call. Realtors often work with contractors in order to prepare a house to go on the market. Call the contractor the realtor likes and go over the work you need done to see if you want to proceed with the repairs. 


• Review all of the contractors you meet with to decide which one is the best to hire for your repair work. If you need to finance the repairs, contact a bank to apply for financing. Take your written repair estimate with you to give to the loan officer. Once you receive an approval, call the contractor to begin work on your home.