How Do I Find a Professional Remodeler?

   Consumers should choose a remodeler in the same way that they would choose any professional. Look for expert skills, experience, rapport and the recommendations of previous customers and other knowledgeable people.

• Ask neighbors, family and friends who have had remodeling work done.
• Check with the local newspaper's real estate editor or librarian for names of local recipients of remodeling awards.
• Get recommendations from local lenders.
• Ask at building supply and hardware stores.

   Call your local home builders association for a list of remodelers. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has more than 800 affiliated local and state builder associations that will be happy to give you the names of their members who offer remodeling services. A network of NAHB local Remodelers Councils provides information and assistance to the public and increases the skill and knowledge of its remodeler members.