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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 South Bend, IN

Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/31/24
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Deck, porch or patio
What best describes this project?: Other
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/31/24
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: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/30/24
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): 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: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/30/24
Covered by Insurance: 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): Flooring
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: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/29/24
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): Cabinets/vanity
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/27/24
Scope of Remodel: Completely remodel garage
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your garage remodel? (Check all that apply): Storage cabinets/shelving
Which of the following will you need moved or installed in your garage remodel? (Check all that apply): Interior walls or drywall
Comment: 2 car garage with wall separating two sides. The larger side was previously used as part garage/part office many years ago so large, but can only fit one car due to layout. Larger side Needs: ceiling drywall to cover the insulation Cement floor that needs painted Minor work on current drywall Coat of paint Lighting fixtures Electrical evaluation
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/27/24
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Drywall
What best describes this project?: Other
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Flooring
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Tile
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Other
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Painting
Comment: Basement need all finished walls along outer basement flood cut and carpet pulled up so waterproofing company can put in system, then carpet is to be replaced after waterproofing company is finished. Then need walls repaired and carpet relaid. May need shower rebuilt and tiled. Also have bedroom on 1st floor that had ceiling fall and needs repaired. Need the flood cut and clearing way at outer basement walls done before 2/19/24 if at all possible.
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/26/24
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Doors and windows
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Drywall
What best describes this project?: Other
What types of work will be included in this project? (Check all that apply): Carpentry finish
Comment: I need to have an outdoor window removed and refinish the outside siding
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/25/24
Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Location: Home/Residence
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/25/24
Type of Addition: Ground level addition
Project Description: Design and build
What types of rooms/spaces are you interested in adding to your home?: Other
Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/25/24
Phone System Problem: 1 - Very Unsatisfied
Reason for Cable: 2
Type of Addition: Convert or finish existing space
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?: Other
Comment: I am looking to extend the back of my house over my deck. It will be extending the kitchen, bathroom and room. The ground work for the deck is already there so the flooring will be easier and also the siding that's currently on the house can be reused as well.
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/24/24
What best describes this project?: Other
What best describes this project?: Multiple room renovation
Comment: Need to stabilize west wall of house. Check out east wall nearest to west wall.
Project Location: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/17/24
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: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/16/24
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): Flooring
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: South Bend, IN
Date: 01/15/24
Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months
Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
Location: Home/Residence
Project Description: Build - Use existing architectural drawings

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