Hiring a building contractor in Los Angeles, CA for your large home project—whether it’s a remodel, an addition, or new house construction—can feel very intimidating. For such a major undertaking, you want a contractor you can trust to handle the job, a company that will get the work done, correctly and on time, within the established budget. In a city like Los Angeles, there are so many building contractors available that you may feel overwhelmed making the choice.

Don’t try to take a shortcut for finding the most reliable contractor: just “settling” for anyone who promises your satisfaction won’t do. Here are some of the ways you can pick out a contractor who will get the job done, courtesy of our skilled Los Angeles contractors at Advanced Builders & Contractors.

Things to look for in a reliable contractor

One of your best guides to a contractor’s reliability is the amount of time the contractor has been in business. A company with at least two decades of work shows a level of trust from customers, and also indicates the skills and experience required to offer you the finest work possible. A contractor with a large a portfolio of work will also have a much easier time providing you an accurate estimate of the time and money required to get your project completed.

In connection with experience, a construction company should be able to show you that only licensed and insured contractors will perform the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. Insurance is important to make sure that you are covered in case your property sustains damage during construction—although this is unlikely with an experienced professional contractor.

A reliable contractor will live up to the “contract” part of the name: you should receive a detailed and clearly outlined contract that describes the necessary work, materials, and man hours needed to complete your project, and how much it will cost. Make sure you have a contractor willing to provide you with extensive details about what will be done and an estimate on the price.

A contractor with confidence in his or her abilities will offer you free estimates and a free proposal. You should make sure you do not have to put down any money until you can determine that the contractor can meet your needs.

At Advanced Builders & Contractors, we have worked on numerous residential projects over the last 26 years. We offer free estimates, and when we draw up a contract, we will make sure it is clear and detailed. We believe that construction should be an enjoyable experience where you get to see the creativity of the designers put to work. Our staff is licensed and insured, and have many years of construction experience. Call us today to get a quick start on finding your way through the contractors in Los Angeles, CA to the one that will deliver you the work you need.