A sunroom is a truly radiant addition to your home. In Florida, you can enjoy a sunroom year-round. But how do you determine which sunroom contractor to hire? Hiring a sunroom contractor is crucial for getting the most value from your investment. A professional sunroom builder will have the experience and know-how to construct a sunroom that’s ideally suited to your property and lifestyle. Knowing what questions to ask when hiring a sunroom contractor will help you choose the right one you can count on.
1. How much experience do you have building sunrooms?
A sunroom contractor who has been in operation for many years will have a proven track record. They’ll also be able to provide you with lots of references from past clients in addition to supplying you with pictures of their completed work. When you hire a professional, experienced sunroom builder, you can count on a smooth, stress-free installation and high-quality results. Also, if you have a specific sunroom design in mind, check that the contractor has experience building a custom sunroom with enhanced features.
2. Who will obtain the required permits and inspections?
If your job needs permits and inspections, you should be able to depend on the sunroom contractor to know which permits will be required and how to obtain them. They should also be the ones responsible for getting them. Consider choosing a local sunroom builder instead of a national contractor. When you choose a contractor with experience in building sunrooms in Florida, they’ll be knowledgeable about local codes and requirements.
3. How long should the project take?
In addition to providing a detailed estimate and cost of a sunroom, your contractor will be able to give you a realistic timeline for the project. When hiring a sunroom contractor, it’s important to look for experience. The more experience your contractor has, the better they’ll be at providing accurate timeline estimates since they’ve done the work frequently enough to anticipate problems in advance. It’s also helpful to ask the contractor and their references how often they finish their projects on time.
4. What will the daily work schedule be like?
When hiring a sunroom contractor, make sure to ask about their daily work schedule. They should be able to tell you approximately what times they’ll arrive and leave at your home for the day. If they can’t tell you what kind of schedule to expect, it could be because they aren’t organized enough to plan one out. Find out who the project manager is for the job. Ideally, you should have a progress report every day from your sunroom builders. Keep in mind, progress might not occur each day. While parts of your sunroom will be fabricated onsite, others will be ordered. But your project manager should be keeping you apprised of any and all updates.
5. How will you protect my property?
You already know when hiring a sunroom contractor to make sure they are licensed and insured. It’s a good idea to also check with the contractor to be sure that they’ll take steps to protect your property from any inadvertent damage that may occur when a building team is on-site. For example, they should protect your lawn from getting damaged when they bring in heavy materials. They should also specify who will be responsible for cleaning up and removing any remaining debris after the job is done.
A quality sunroom contractor will be happy to talk to you about what you can expect when building a sunroom. The more you can learn about a contractor’s experience, checking their references and viewing examples of past work, the more confidence you’ll have in your choice.
If you haven’t made the first step in hiring a sunroom contractor, give Dulando Screen & Awning a call at 407-862-6060. Talk with one of our design consultants and share with us your vision for your new sunroom. We love creating happiness for our clients.
