Many people do not spend a lot of time researching a Winnipeg contractor before they hire them. They do research online, read reviews and meet with the contractor in person. In most cases, everything turns out alright. However, some people end up wasting money. There are many things that you can do in order to check the contractor’s work.

The Tile

All of the tiles should be square. The grout lines should be even. Additionally, the tiles should be evenly-spaced.

Paint

There are many things that you can do in order to observe the quality of the paint job. In addition to looking at it, you should feel it. You should not feel any drip marks or rough patches. The paint should also have an even coat.

Trim

Evaluating a trim installation is similar to evaluating tile. You should make sure that it is straight and geographical. You should also look at the crown molding.

Cabinets and Doors

It is hard to check the quality of someone else’s cabinet or door without getting too personal. You probably do not want to ask someone if you can check their doors and cabinets. However, a simple way to check the cabinets and doors is to make sure that they open and close smoothly.

Countertops

Countertops should not have big gaps or seams. Contractors should measure twice before cutting once. If you notice big gaps or seams, then the contractor likely did not follow that rule.

Lighting

All of the lighting should be spaced evenly. There should not be any flashing or flickering lights. If there are lights flashing, then this problem may be caused by an old lightbulb. Faulty wiring can also cause flickering light bulbs.

While there are many things about a remodeling project that you can check yourself, you should also talk to your contractor. You should ask the contractor about his or her experience. Did you have any challenges? If you had challenges, then how did you resolve them? Those are some of the questions that you may want to consider asking.

You may also want to ask to see examples of previous work before you hire the contractor. If your contractor does not want to show you examples of previous work, then it is a good idea to choose someone else. Your home is valuable and should not be left to just anyone.