Choosing a contractor for your home or project can be daunting.
Mike Hewett from King Construction Services will be speaking on that topic at the Deseret News Home Show, and joined us with some tips for finding the right contractor for you.
Mike has been a general contractor for 25 years and has built four homes featured in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes, three of which one the Best of Show and People's Choice awards.
Here are his 7 tips:
- 1. Choose a contractor you're comfortable talking to
- 2. Get references of past and current clients
- 3. Get references of his sub-contractors and suppliers
- 4. Visit one or two of his current or projects in progress
- 5. Check that contractor has current liability and workers compensation insurance in place
- 6. Check online reviews and Google the contractor and see what comes up
- 7. Check that your contractor has a current license with your state's contractor license division
Mike will be on the Design Stage on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 4pm, on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2pm and again on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 1pm.
The Deseret News Home Show
Dates:
Friday, October 7, 2022 2 p.m.–9 p.m.
Saturday, October 8, 2022 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sunday, October 9, 2022 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Location:
Mountain America Expo Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, Utah
Admission:
Adults (at the door) $12.00
Adults (online only) $10.00
Seniors $8.00
Children Ages 12 & under FREE
Weekend Pass $15.00
Teacher Appreciation and Hero Day: All teachers, active military personnel, veterans, fire, police and first responders get FREE admission with valid ID on Friday, October 7, 2022. Must present valid ID at the Will Call.
For more information and tickets, please visit DeseretNewsHomeShow.com.
