Comments on: Hiring Contractors http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/hiring-contractors/ Expert Home Improvement Advice Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:49:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Todd http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/hiring-contractors/comment-page-1/#comment-39761 Todd Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:50:09 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/08/hiring-contractors/#comment-39761 @ Rob - Great advice! @ Rob – Great advice!

]]> By: concord carpenter http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/hiring-contractors/comment-page-1/#comment-39746 concord carpenter Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:20:43 +0000 http://localhost/test/2007/08/hiring-contractors/#comment-39746 Well said. To add to that I always tell my custiomers th following: OWNER’S DUTIES -- GENERAL: To remove any and all personal or household items in and around the working area(s), and for keeping all people, pets, personal and household items out of work areas or any storage areas to be used . during the entire duration of this job. To protect personal possessions such as, but not limited to, removing pictures, antiques, valuables and other wall hanging objects from the opposite side of the walls being worked on, that may be affected by vibration that may be created. Plan to provide adequate utilities for the work agreed on as well as access to the building’s electric service panel -breakers. Advise the contractor of any condition on the property this affects their ability to perform. To allow come and go access during normal working hours and shall furnish sanitary facilities unless otherwise stated in writing. To provide secure storage areas for materials delivered to the work site. To avoid interfering with the workers or subcontractors. To avoid throwing non-related construction debris into the dumpster or debris pile without te contractors permission. Owner shall notify their insurance agent of the execution of this Agreement and obtain any necessary riders to their current insurance coverage to cover the Owner’s interests and liabilities during the construction process. To plan for unforseens and extras. Allow 10% for this. Well said. To add to that I always tell my custiomers th following:

OWNER’S DUTIES — GENERAL:

To remove any and all personal or household items in and around the working area(s), and for keeping all people, pets, personal and household items out of work areas or any storage areas to be used . during the entire duration of this job.

To protect personal possessions such as, but not limited to, removing pictures, antiques, valuables and other wall hanging objects from the opposite side of the walls being worked on, that may be affected by vibration that may be created.

Plan to provide adequate utilities for the work agreed on as well as access to the building’s electric service panel -breakers.

Advise the contractor of any condition on the property this affects their ability to perform.

To allow come and go access during normal working hours and shall furnish sanitary facilities unless otherwise stated in writing.

To provide secure storage areas for materials delivered to the work site.

To avoid interfering with the workers or subcontractors.

To avoid throwing non-related construction debris into the dumpster or debris pile without te contractors permission.

Owner shall notify their insurance agent of the execution of this Agreement and obtain any necessary riders to their current insurance coverage to cover the Owner’s interests and liabilities during the construction process.

To plan for unforseens and extras. Allow 10% for this.

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