Hiring the Right Contractor to Build Your Sunroom

A sunroom can make a great addition to any home, especially for a home that is located in a climate that is prone to extreme temperatures. If you want to enjoy the great outdoors year-round but without suffering through extreme cold or extreme heat, you need a sunroom. However, before you hire just anyone to build your sunroom, consider these tips for hiring the right sunroom contractor for your home:

 

Gather Detailed Estimates

Before you hire a contractor, ask at least three to come to your home and give you an estimate. During the initial meeting, you should be able to get a good idea of whether or not you want to work with someone. However, don’t make a decision on the spot and wait for the estimates come in. These estimates should provide a detailed evaluation of what needs to be done, how the contractor plans to get it done and how much he or she anticipates it will cost. Don’t trust contractors that give you a number and nothing more, as that’s a sign that they don’t know what they’re doing.

 

Look for Contractors That Specialize in Sunrooms

Every contractor has a specialty, and a contractor that is skilled with kitchen remodels may have no experience with sunrooms. Look for a contractor who markets themselves as a sunroom contractor. A person who specializes in sunrooms likely already understands the zoning requirements of your neighborhood, how to make the best use of a small space and how to create an addition that flows seamlessly with your existing structure.

 

Ask for Portfolios

Experience is nice, but pictures speak volumes. Ask each contractor for pictures of their past works. Not only are pictures proof that they can, in fact, build a sunroom, but also, it can give you an idea of what each contractor’s style is and if it’s in line with yours.

 

Before you hire a sunroom contractor, keep the above tips in mind. By hiring smart the first time around, you can be sure to get a sunroom that you will enjoy for years to come.