It isn’t always easy to find a local contractor when preparing to do some home improvement work.

Pittsfield, MA -- (SBWire) -- 04/01/2013 --The best way to find contractors in your area is to ask other people who they used when their homes needed some repairs. If there are any family members who have recently had their living room expanded, perhaps they can mention which contractor they used. The family down the street just put in an in-ground swimming pool; it’s likely they had a contractor for one reason or another. Ask who they hired. Word-of-mouth is a terrific sales tactic; listen to what others say then make a decision.

Fortunately, Real-estate-yogi.com has studied ways to make this problem easier to resolve. Here is some of what it found:

- Talk to Others
- Avoid the Need
- Online Directories
- Don’t Get Scammed

Personal Referrals

Inexpensive Check-ups Save Money

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Avoid having to find home improvement contractors by doing some cheap check-up work oneself. The adage about an ounce of prevention is true. Save some cash by taking a close look at the mortar between the bricks of the house. It’s a good idea to make a list of “systems” in the house and how long they’ve been working. This can give an indication of how soon their life expectancy might expire. Getting someone in to check these systems out will save lots of money in the long run, so take the time to have it done.

Online Contractor Directories

Of the many ways to find a roofing contractor, online directories are one of the best. Such an index will offer their evaluations of local businesses that they’ve dealt with so that consumers who require the services the companies provide have an idea of which ones are good. There is usually a rating system based on a 1 to 10 scale, 1 being the poorest, 10 being the absolute best. Because these directories are for local contractors, they are generally reliable and can prove very helpful to harried consumers.

Don’t Get “Taken”

Unfortunately, there are contractors out there who will do shoddy work and charge exorbitant rates to do it. When trying to find a local contractor, ask some questions first. Inquire about the contractor’s license and insurance and request proof of both. Get a quote from the contractor and compare it with those of others. Cover all the bases and the end result will be a positive experience.

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