Finding the Right Contractor

Many of you reading this may have attended the recent Milwaukee NARI Spring Home Improvement Show at the State Fair Park Exposition Center. For more than 30 years, Callen has been a member of what has blossomed into the country’s largest chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Callen is one of the more than 700 members of the Milwaukee NARI chapter, which allows area homeowners to have peace of mind when contracting with remodeling companies. Callen’s focus on professionalism and commitment to the customer enables it to maintain its good standing within the association.

Many listeners of my “Remodeling Show” on WISN-AM News Talk 1130 have asked on and off the air, “How do I find a quality contractor, one I can trust?” Good question, right? Remodeling contractors are often in your house for weeks at a time, working around your family, pets, etc. and you want to find the right fit.

What other inquiries should be made when selecting a contractor? Here are some questions I believe are imperative to have answered before moving forward with a contractor on a remodeling project:

• Are they good at what they do?
• Are they professional?
• Do they have insurance, including coverage in case of an on-site employee injury?
• Do they pull the proper permits?
• Are they working up to local codes?
• Are they courteous, clean, and respectful while in your home?

These are all valid questions you should not be shy of asking. When dealing with Callen, the answer to all of these questions is a resounding YES! This is why Callen is part of NARI and other professional organizations.

In addition, being part of an organization like NARI allows Callen and its staff to have access to timely industry information and educational opportunities. This is a benefit to you, the homeowner, as you know that Callen is staying current with industry trends.

Through its Milwaukee NARI membership, Callen has regularly participated in the Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Awards competition, winning awards in the kitchen, bathroom, and exterior remodeling categories for 18 consecutive years. Over the last dozen years, I have had the pleasure of serving as the emcee of this event several times and Callen’s projects stand out for their excellence and commitment to detail.

Completing a remodeling project should be exciting and something you never regret doing. Companies such as Callen have proven they work at a high level through continuing to play an active role in the NARI chapter here in Milwaukee.

We are in the final stages of winter (thankfully) and spring and summer are right around the corner. I know it is held in February, but the Home Improvement Show is called the “Spring Show” because the remodeling season starts now. Don’t wait until summer to plan, or you likely won’t be enjoying your completed project until late this year at the earliest.

Do what I have done many times and Call Callen, so you can be like me and my family – enjoying the comfort and amenities of a remodeled home completed by an experience and quality home improvement contractor.