How to get the best price when negotiating in Orange County for a designer bathroom remodel.
Always Compare Bids and Check References
When negotiating rounds are complete, bids that are radically high or low should be discarded. Using the bids that are fairly close, the most competent contractor should be chosen. Also be sure to check the contractor’s references. If references check out, call the local consumer affairs office to confirm the contractor’s license and check on any complaints filed against him. Touch base with the Better Business Bureau as well. Before any work is done, have the contractor’s insurer provide a certificate of liability and workmen’s compensation insurance coverage.
You can Negotiate, Negotiate, Negotiate
Now it’s time to negotiate the contract. Good contracts make for successful projects; never turn over any money until the contract is signed. Get everything in writing, and include as much detail as possible. Not just the color of paint, but the brand, if it’s to be sprayed or brushed, and how many coats. Identify manufacturers, model numbers, grades, etc. Define the contractor’s responsibilities at each step of the project.
