Our team at Buckhead Construction Company has extensive experience in the residential construction industry, and we know a thing or two about what makes a company right for the job. Since your choice of construction company will have a huge impact on the overall quality of your project, it’s important to do your research and select the right team. In this article, our team will go over a few red flags—if a residential construction company shows any of the following warning signs, we encourage you to choose someone else.
- Poor Reviews or No Reviews – When looking for a residential construction company, a natural place to begin your research is with the company’s online reviews. Every company will likely have a few negative reviews, but this only becomes a red flag when the reviews are predominantly poor. We also recommend avoiding any company with no reviews available, as this usually means the company is too new to have had many clients.
- Low Estimates – Another sign something is fishy about a residential construction company is low estimates for the project. While a low estimate may seem like a great way to save money on the project, remember that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. A contractor who lowballs the competition like this usually has nothing else to offer and will often cut corners or us substandard materials.
- Lack of Specifics – Lastly, we recommend avoiding any residential construction contractor who won’t spell out the specifics of the project in writing. You want a contract that details exactly what the contractor will do and how much it will cost.