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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 Skokie, IL

Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 02/04/24
Location: Home/Residence
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bathroom(s)
Rooms to be Remodeled: Dining room
Rooms to be Remodeled: Living room
Nature of project: Remodel / update the entire home
Rooms to be Remodeled: Kitchen
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bedroom(s)
Comment: Our company is designated to paint interiors and exteriors of residences, houses, buildings, condominiums, townhouses, apartments, etc. We work especially on what the client likes and wants.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/31/24
Design Preparation: None/want recommendation
What day are you available to meet with an Angi Pro for an assessment?: NA
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Storage
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Evening
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Afternoon
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
Comment: We'd like to remodel our basement mainly for playing music and some recording. Not looking to make it into a full fledged recording studio, but would allow for decent recordings to be made - with a sound engineer booth. We do have a pretty good idea of how we'd like it laid out, but don't have any drawings made up, and do have a storage area we already have set up. We'd like to get some quotes from contractors in the area as soon as we can, to assess and move forward.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/31/24
Design Preparation: None/want recommendation
What day are you available to meet with an Angi Pro for an assessment?: NA
What features do you want in your basement? (Check all that apply): Storage
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Evening
Select the time(s) you are available for the assessment:: Afternoon
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
Comment: We'd like to remodel our basement mainly for playing music and some recording. Not looking to make it into a full fledged recording studio, but would allow for decent recordings to be made - with a sound engineer booth. We do have a pretty good idea of how we'd like it laid out, but don't have any drawings made up, and do have a storage area we already have set up. We'd like to get some quotes from contractors in the area as soon as we can, to assess and move forward.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/26/24
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): Flooring
Comment: Need a new tub and floor tile as well as wall finishing around tub
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/25/24
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): Flooring
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: I would like to get an estimated for an addition. Looking at how much will it cost to add a bathroom in the basement.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/23/24
What best describes this project?: Other
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Plumbing
Comment: I need someone to replace the kitchen faucet.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/21/24
Covered by Insurance: No
Are you considering changing the floorplan of your bathroom?: Yes
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
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/21/24
Location: Home/Residence
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Ready to Hire
Rooms to be Remodeled: Bathroom(s)
Nature of project: Remodel / update a few rooms
Comment: Family friend contractor did most of the remodel but is not a perfectionist for details and we need some items checked and updated.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/17/24
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: Looking at how much will it cost to add a bathroom in the basement.
Project Location: Skokie, IL
Date: 01/14/24
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: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.

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