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<ul style="list-style: inside"> <li>It’s important that you verify their license is still in good standing. Also keep in mind that certain states or provinces don’t require licensing if the job is under a certain dollar amount.</li> <li>You can<a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/state-by-state-licensing-requirements/" target="_blank"> find a list of your state’s licensing requirements</a> on the HomeAdvisor website. Before you get to work with the pro, make sure their qualifications are current and acceptable to you.</li> <li>It is always a good idea to get a copy of the pro’s insurance certificate for future records, and in case anything happens. This is a good way to feel more secure in your home project, and to weed out potential scammers.</li> </ul>

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12 Best Remodeling Contractors - Albany NY

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It’s important that you verify their license is still in good standing. Also keep in mind that certain states or provinces don’t require licensing if the job is under a certain dollar amount.
You can find a list of your state’s licensing requirements on the HomeAdvisor website. Before you get to work with the pro, make sure their qualifications are current and acceptable to you.
It is always a good idea to get a copy of the pro’s insurance certificate for future records, and in case anything happens. This is a good way to feel more secure in your home project, and to weed out potential scammers.

You can use HomeAdvisor to help evaluate a contractor’s qualifications. We put pros through a screening process, and award badges to high-performing contractors. You can find these badges on a pro’s HomeAdvisor profile, and sometimes, his or her website.

Your research doesn’t stop here. Once you’ve found a few prospective companies, make an call to ask a few questions about work history, licensure and more:

Have you completed a job like this before?
Do you have a list of references I can contact?
When are you able to start the job?

In most cases, the responses you get to these three questions will give you a very good idea of the right pro for your project. If you have more than one front-runner, these additional questions can help you narrow it down.

How many years of experience do you have?
What’s your permanent business address?
Are you licensed to work in my area?
When did you earn your business license?
How do you handle warranty service complaints?
Do you have worker’s compensation, property damage and personal liability insurance?

Any good contractor will answer these questions, and most will appreciate dealing with a client that takes such an active interest in finding good service. On the other hand, if a contractor gives you a hard time with these questions, you probably want to find someone else.

Recent Job Requests for Addition & Remodeling Contractors in Albany, NY

Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/05/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/05/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Comment: We need an additional bedroom in our house.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/05/24
What best describes this project?: Multiple room renovation
What best describes this project?: Kitchen remodel
Comment: Kitchen renovation plus interior painting
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/05/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
Project Description: Design and build
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/05/24
What best describes this project?: Multiple room renovation
What best describes this project?: Kitchen remodel
What best describes this project?: Bathroom remodel
Comment: Single Family full renovation
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/03/24
Design Preparation: Sketches of basic idea of project
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Storage
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Evening
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Stairway
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Other
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
Comment: ~2200sqft. Living area, bar, bedroom, bathroom, gym, arcade, golf sim, theater. 9ft ceilings.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/01/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 02/01/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/31/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Cabinets
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Sinks
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Countertops
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/29/24
Design Preparation: Professional drawings
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Afternoon
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Laundry
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Morning
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/29/24
What best describes this project?: Multiple room renovation
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/29/24
Design Preparation: None/want recommendation
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Afternoon
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Other
Comment: Looking to finish our basement
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/28/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bathroom(s)
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Kitchen
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Living/family room
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Other
Comment: Adding attached garage to existing and build out back of house for bigger living room, kitchen, bathroom, and
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/28/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Cabinets
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Sinks
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Appliances
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Electrical
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Flooring
Comment: Floor-tile with in-floor heating; New cabinets going up to the ceiling; New appliances; new quartz countertops; 8-foot wide by 6-foot bank of floor cabinets; one ceiling light.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/26/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Shower/bath
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Toilet
Covered by Insurance: No
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Cabinets/vanity
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/26/24
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Project Description: Design and build
Comment: Add second story to house. Need to go over ideas we have to see if it can be done.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/24/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Cabinets
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Sinks
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Countertops
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/24/24
Design Preparation: Sketches of basic idea of project
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Storage
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Albany, NY
Date: 01/23/24
What best describes this project?: Basement remodel
What best describes this project?: Garage remodel
What best describes this project?: Kitchen remodel
What best describes this project?: Bathroom remodel
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.

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