When you weigh the risks, rewards, and results of using only licensed contractors, we’re confident you’ll call on us for your home improvement project.
Here at Glenn Gate Construction, we often get the question, “Why should I only use licensed contractors to do work at my Taylors, South Carolina home?” This question usually comes up when someone wants to know why they should go with us instead of a lower bid from an unlicensed individual. We cannot compete with those prices, but we are confident that when you weigh the risks, rewards, and results, you will determine that being served by licensed contractors with more than 35 years of experience makes us the best value overall. Here are some key reasons why you should always work with licensed contractors:
- Building Code – Licensed contractors are trained in what is required for local building codes and have met industry training standards to assure they are equipped to follow them. As such, they are eligible to pull any permits that may be needed for your home improvement project. An unlicensed person could do work that doesn’t meet code, and then later you’ll need to make the costly changes to bring it up to code.
- Integrity – Someone who has gone through the steps to be a licensed contractor has exhibited a commitment to providing quality and doing the job right. If someone is willing to cut corners on becoming licensed, you have to wonder what else they’ll cut corners on during your project. For example, they could lack insurance, leaving you at risk if something goes wrong.
- Homeowner’s Insurance – Your insurance company has a stake in improvements being done properly at your home. Should a claim arise because of workmanship by an unlicensed individual, the company could deny your claim.
We go the extra mile to make sure our customers are protected from liability and receive the dependable service they deserve. If you have any questions about what it means to be licensed contractors and how that is in your best interests, don’t hesitate to contact us.