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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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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 Columbia, MD

Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 02/03/24
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): Countertops
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your bathroom remodel? (Check all that apply): Sinks
Comment: I’m in need of a small bathroom remodel
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 02/01/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: 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
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/31/24
Design Preparation: Professional drawings
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Evening
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Afternoon
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: We are looking at having our basement finished.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/31/24
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?: Living/family room
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Looking to get pricing information on adding a main bedroom with en suite, an open living space, and a mudroom to my existing house. I also want to do some updates to the existing house, open up the kitchen, and finish the basement (steps need to be brought up to code)
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/30/24
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your kitchen?: Flooring
Have you already purchased the flooring for this project?: Yes
What type of flooring would you like installed?: Ceramic or porcelain tile
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/29/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: 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
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/28/24
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Location: Home/Residence
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/26/24
What best describes this project?: Other
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Flooring
Comment: Take a look at a gap in our subfloor in the second floor. Feels like a hole underneath carpet, about a foot long
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/24/24
Project Description: Enclose existing patio or porch with roof, walls or windows
Comment: We built a 10 x 14 deck on the back of our condo in 2019 (wood) and are seeking estimates to add a roof and screens to the existing deck.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/23/24
What room(s)/space(s) are you interested in adding to your home?: Bedroom(s)
What kind of addition do you want?: Second story addition
What best describes this home addition project?: Design and build
Comment: I would like to get an estimate for major home repair, looking for an addition of the home converting a deck into a room. want an estimate for the project. A bedroom need to be added want it in a month like that.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/23/24
Project Description: Enclose existing patio or porch with roof, walls or windows
Comment: We need the second floor deck replaced with an enclosed room (now sitting on top of the garage)
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/23/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: No
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): 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): 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: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/22/24
Has any professional design preparation been done?: No
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): Laundry
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Office
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Other
What best describes this project?: Basement remodel
Comment: We had a company add an indoor French drain system and now we need to put the basement back together.
Project Location: Columbia, MD
Date: 01/22/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
Project Description: Build - use existing architectural drawings
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?: Other
Comment: Adding a basement to an existing property

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