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A written home improvement contract can protect you
Contract requirements vary by state. Even if your state does not require a written agreement, ask for one. A contract spells out the who, what, where, when and cost of your project. The agreement should be clear, concise and complete.
Our Massachusetts Home Improvement Professionals can help you to easily manage all your home improvement and remodeling needs. Whether you are laminating your kitchen floor or adding a new unit to your estate, we can direct you to top of the line professionals and contractors willing and able to meet your every home improvement desire.
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Our Home Improvement Professionals can assist you with your every question or necessity, including:
Project Check List
Planning Your Project
Hiring The Correct Contractor
Financing Your Project
Getting A Building Permit
Contract Negotiations
Security And Crime Prevention
Health And Safety
GETTING A BUILDING PERMIT
Building codes are established by most
cities, towns, and counties and may vary considerably from one jurisdiction
to another. Your contract should state that the work is performed
in accordance with all applicable building codes and zoning regulations
in the area where you reside.
A building permit is generally required when
performing structural work or when a home’s basic living area
is changed. Separate permits for electrical, heating, or plumbing
work are required in some cases. Check with your local department
of licensing and permits when starting a job to learn if a building
or work permit is required.
house-holder moved into unit 1999 to march 2000 in %
16.4
No vehicles available in %
12.7
No telephone service available in %
0.9
3 or more bed-rooms in %
54.8
Utility Gas in %
43.9
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
If the project does, in fact, require a building
permit, the contractor should apply for it in his or her name. Thus,
if the contractor's work does not pass inspection, you cannot be held
financially responsible for any corrections that must be made. Terms
regarding the application of any permits should be outlined in the
written contract.
When a government agency issues a permit for
home improvement work, it will inspect the work when that work has
reached a certain stage to make sure it complies with various codes
and regulations. It is the responsibility of the contractor to arrange
for these inspections.
What can a Massachusetts
Home Improvement Professional do for you?
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DIY Generation Flocks to Home Improvement Shows
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, 3:35, 10/25/2004
The home improvement industry is booming, and each weekend thousands of homeowners flock to home and garden shows to see the latest trends. Reporter Rob Schmitz from member station KPCC recently joined the crowds at such a show to find out why they're so popular. Source: National Public Radio
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Definition:
A pre-agreed upon schedule that includes the paydays and payments, based on the amount of work that needs to be done. A payment schedule can also entail any deposits that have been made prior to the start of the project and it may leave ?hold-outs? to set
Base materials
Definition:
Layers of gravel, sand and field stones laid beneath a footing, patio, or on slab to provide protection from ground heave and to aid drainage.
Paint deterioration
Definition:
A condition where a poor latex paint or builder's flat application breaks down beneath the wallpaper because of improper wall preparation. Any time a poor grade of latex paint is on the wall surface, the paint will not be able to withstand the drying pres
If you live in the following cities and need home improvement you should contact
us as soon as possible:
Amherst
Attleboro
Beverly
Boston
Brighton
Brockton
Chelsea
Everett
Fitchburg
Framingham
Holyoke
Lawrence
Leominster
Lynn
Malden
Marlborough
Medford
Methuen
New Bedford
Peabody
Pittsfield
Plymouth
Quincy
Revere
Salem
Taunton
Westfield
Woburn
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general information related to home improvement issues commonly encountered.
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