Archive for June, 2010

Calculating the cost of adding a Garage

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Garage - Single Car Garage - Double Car Garage

Example of a Garage

When you decide to extend the functionality of your home by adding a garage, you’ll want to begin by calculating the costs. Several factors can make big impacts on your budget.

Permits

Your first step is to contact the local authorities and inform them of your home addition plan.

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BBB Warns of Contractor Schemes

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Hiring the Right Contractor with Help from BBB

The reality is that many people think that they can be a qualified contractor.  The BBB has some guidelines that are important to follow.

Homeowners – The Better Business Bureau has warned consumers of some issues or schemes to watch out for.  At MCM Contractors we believe that you should always pay close attention to what people are telling you when you are looking for a qualified contractor for your project.

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Questions for Home Owners to ask their contractor

Monday, June 7th, 2010
BBB Logo - 27 Questions for Homeowners

BBB Recommends that you ask questions when hiring a contractor

27 Questions For Home Owners (from the Better Business Bureau)

The best way to avoid trouble with any business transaction is to be a knowledgeable consumer. Better Business Bureau has prepared the following 27 Questions For Homeowners to quiz your knowledge about remodeling, re-roofing, re-siding, waterproofing and other home improvements. Each question indicates an area in which complaints have been reported to BBB. Weigh every word carefully and check every question. If you already have an offer for the work compare it against the quiz and see if you should proceed. Regardless of all 27 Questions, if you find an advertiser is a “Bait” advertiser of any articles or services for the home, don’t do business with them! Baiting is “Knocking” the advertised job or its unavailability. If they try to trick you by “Bait” advertising, the chances are they will try to trick you some other way too, for their profit and your loss. You can’t trust (more…)