Selecting the right contractor for a project can be a difficult and tedious task. It is also important to know cheaper isn’t always better when reviewing and approving proposals.

Contractors can be found in various ways when looking for the right one. Reputation, referrals and advertisements are the main sources of obtaining the proper contractor for the project.

When searching and approving the right contractors for your work, it is always important to look at more than just the cost associated with the contractor or company. Always ensure your Corporation does their due diligence when working with a new company to ensure they are adequate and reliable for the job.

References and experience can go a long way when it comes to a reliable, dependable contractor. It ensures you can trust their workmanship, warranties and craftsmanship involved with your project.

Reaching out to other managers and board members throughout the community confirming their experiences with the contractors will help confirm exactly what you are looking for and if the contractor is up for the task of your project.

You want to confirm the contractor has experience with the same type of work in the past, and speak to those references/clients to ensure all aspects of the project were done correctly.

Proceeding with a trusted, trustworthy experienced contractor will most often than not save your corporation money in the long run when comparing costs of a job done improperly, and having the pay for repairs after the fact.

Cost is a big factor when Board members review and approve the proposals presented to them, but it is important to remember the cheapest quote may not be the best fit for the project.