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Things Contractors Don’t Want You to Know

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Things Contractors Don’t Want You to Know
Things Contractors Don’t Want You to Know

Your basement is a valuable part of your home. It can serve as a storage area, an entertainment space, or even your kids’ playtime paradise. However, there are a few dangers, such as mold and pests, that make your basement uninhabitable. These dangers affect your home’s structure, to be sure, but they can also put your family’s health at risk. Although they may seem like minor annoyances, any basement sealing company will tell you that ignoring the problem will only make things worse. Our team has addressed some basement dangers before, but in this particular blog post, we wanted to expand on these.

Materials Can Fool You

When it comes to the materials that your contractor is using, you should go for a reasonable balance of quality and cost. Many contractors will lean toward using low-grade materials to drive down their prices. They might also make those subpar materials part of their baseline service and then try to push you into paying them more by recommending you go through them for better materials. Unbeknownst to you, they inflate the price on them to make extra profit. The best way to circumvent these attempts is to ask several contractors what they offer for the job, as well as what they think they will need to do to complete it satisfactorily.

You Need a Clear Direction

Once a contractor draws up a plan for what they will do, it’s best to avoid sudden changes partway through the process of renovation or repair. The contractor isn’t always going to tell you whether they think a change is wise to go ahead with. They may simply do what you tell them and collect their paycheck, which probably just got bigger with your proposed change. However, this can quickly lead to a lot of extra time and money wasted on your end, they have to re-do aspects of the renovation to accommodate the adjustment. Don’t allow yourself to incur too many extra costs this way. Instead, talk with the contractor at the beginning so that they have a clear understanding of what you want, and you know exactly what work they will carry out.

You Shouldn’t Settle for Messiness

Any work done on your home can be intrusive and messy since it is taking place in your normal living space. Breaking down parts of the walls or floor can quickly spread dust and debris around the area. Meanwhile, workers might not put effort into remaining quiet and clean as they focus on the job at hand. But this aspect is not something many think of as they’re hiring a contractor for a job, nor is it high on the priorities of many contractors themselves. Through the reviews of prior clients, find a contractor that cares about how they treat you and your home. A considerate contractor and their workers will be conscious of noisiness and keep from loitering aimlessly around your home, all while completing the job well.

If you need waterproofing basement services, look no further than the Real Seal. We understand that basement repair can be invasive, so we always maintain a great degree of professionalism and respect. So, don’t hesitate to call us today!

WRITTEN BY

Austin Werner

Austin Werner is the Owner of The Real Seal LLC, a basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Austin believes that having a highly trained and happy team is the key to success. This is reflected through hundreds of 5 star customer reviews his company has received online.

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