S1E4: How to Find a Building Contractor and Get them on Board with Building a Healthy Home

The Holistic Homes Podcast

How can you have a productive conversation with contractors? A lot of people will shy away from really digging in with their contractors because they get intimidated by all the jargon. But it’s a really important first step to getting that healthy home you dream of!

So today, I’m laying out exactly how you can approach these conversations. We’re even breaking down what it means to define the scope of the project. I’ll be asking questions that can give you an idea of what decisions need to be made before you talk to your contractors.

And how do you find the right contractor for you? Too often, people will just go with who their best friend or neighbor used. But finding the right contractor is a step that shouldn’t be rushed through. So I’ll be taking you through the red flags to watch out for in your search. For example, if you’re renovating your kitchen and you’re being charged a lump sum - that’s cause for concern. What materials are being used? What’s included vs. excluded, etc?

So if you’re nervous because you’re not sure what questions to ask your contractors - this episode is for you. If this episode is helpful for you, spread the word to friends and family who are about to embark on this process too!

Today, we’re chatting about:

• Defining the scope of the project
• Reverse engineering the budget for your project based on the scope
• Why I suggest getting at least three proposals or bids from prospective contractors
• Contractor red flags
• Why you need to have every communication in writing

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Interview a contractor checklist

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