Why do you need a General Contractor?
- To gather all trades required to give you a price for your project.
- To oversee all the trades to make sure you are getting a quality product.
- To let you discuss, with a key person, your project wish list.
- To let you focus on your other priorities and not to worry about the project.
- To have someone else deal with all the trades, making sure they are getting the job done right and on time.
- To help resolve structural problems that may come up during the construction process.
- To make this project as exciting and enjoyable as possible.
What makes Brian T. Fletcher Construction differ from other General Contractors?
- We care about you and your family and treat your home as if it were our own.
- We maintain a safe and tidy job site.
- We watch out for any dangerous situations that you and your family might be subjected to.
- We do not tolerate any foul language.
- We are courteous to your neighbours.
- After the job is completed we return to fill any shrinkage cracks and touch-up paint these areas at no charge.
- We do not tolerate any use of alcohol on the job.
- Even after warranty, we are pleased to follow-up on issues of concern. Customer satisfaction and referrals are essential to our business. We strive to maintain a good standing with our clients.
Before hiring a contractor, ask these questions:
- How long have you been in the renovation business?
- Have you managed a project like ours before?
- Are you a member of the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association?
- Can we visit one of your worksites?
- Do you have WSIB – (Worker’s Safety Insurance) and Liability Insurance?
- What warranty do you offer on your work?
- What will our renovation cost and how are the payments scheduled?
- What type of products and materials will be used in our renovation and do they meet Canadian standards?
- When can the work start and when will it be completed?
- Who would be our contact person during the renovation and how often would we be briefed on progress?
If you require more information regarding General Contractors and renovations, the following sources have excellent information at no charge:
- Great Toronto Home Builders Association – www.renomark.ca
- The Canadian Home Builders Association – www.chba.ca
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
- Your Financial Institution