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Show 42 The Salt Lake Tribune/Deseret News, Sunday, April 25, 1999 Here are a couple of HBA symbolhelps to ensure peace of mind questions to ask when hiring new contractor Here are a fewsilly questions to ask yourself before hiring a remodeling contractor: First of all, does he have a pick-up truck and a dog? Is his bid the lowest * How long has what type of business does he have (ie. LLC, S-Corp- tracts? Verbal con specifications. Therefore, there is knowledge * Will the contrac BY SOG Lea i. srovide written HBA ofGreater Salt Lalce Past President tracts are always the best as everyone always re members everything that: was discussed and agreed upon, right? and signed G lien waivers upon pay _ | | ment for the remod. eling? standard working hours and board may include a material supplier, a Realtor, a remodeler and several general that compliance with certain specifications will assure that the contractors, among others. Any business dealing between these HDAotGreater Sle Lae | board members and the ‘Executive Director proposed new member §—— would be discussed at the approval meeting. productis a safe andreliable one Members of the Home Builders This is a good comparison Association must be prepared to becausethe builders that are mem | * What are the contractor's of the building industry. For example, the trical appliance has been built or fabricated according to certain ele.) ment arrangements 4 acon complicated i and oration, Partnership ing down, no pay Association. The board of directors Tepresent all segments gives the consumerthe assurance that the elec- this contractor been business directors of the Home Builders on electrical appliances. The UL Approved tag workin the past? possible with noth and especially no le “HBA” identification logo for the Home Builders Association can be compared with the “UL Approved” tag whom the contractor has done in Advertising supplementproduced by the Newspaper Agency Corporation bers of the Home Builders, Association also give the home warrantee a newly constructed warrantee covering the structural buyer the assurance that the homes how does the contractor handle aspects of the new home. There are they build meet quality specifica: Is the contractor good looking or fromout of town(preferably alsothe additional warranties onthe overtime or changeorders? lions, different appliances and products in from answers to your questions: It is an assurance that the product the home that are backed by the —your new home — is a safe and product manufacturer. the contractor works to get any reliable one. Here is an outline of this assurance process. First of all, a builder, subcontrac- Association, product supplier must be recom- informed of the Home Builders’ Code of Ethics. Members are California)? Will the remodeling contractor work after hours and weekends at no additional cost to you and no inconvenience to your family? Can he do change orders on the spotor have his helpertake care of that additional remodeling while he’s there? Ofcoursethese aresilly ques- tions, but how often do youreal ly do your homework when considering hiring andusing a remodeling contractor for your Thereare several ways to get * First all the division of public licensing andthe city where licensing information. * Get a written estimate and remember that you usually get what you pay for. Contrary to what many might think, the low bidis not always thebest bid. + Call the local HBAoffice to find out who is a member and who is not + Ask thecontractor to provide tomers and call or go out and look at someof the work obtained through appropriate related examinations administered by * Handleall changeorders and modifications to the original In addition, any builder or sub- the State of Utah. Most of the horrorstories related to building prob: ment schedules? * Is the contractor a member lems find their genesis in the fact that the consumer did not check to of the Home Builders Assoc ing contractors want to do a a current business andcontractor's iation? * Does the contractor have great job for you on your pro: Liability and Workmen Comp- up on each prospective candi license. Next, the HBA membership can didate is voted on by the board of ensation Insurance? * Can youhavealist provided previous customers for date and qualify your remodeler abide by it. The HBA Code of Ethics says As members in good standing of To comply with the spirit andletter of business contracts, and man- Greater Salt Lake Ethics Commit- Home Builders Association of age employees, subcontractors and tee. Members assumethe responsibilisuppliers withfairness and honor To keepinformedregarding pub- ties in this CodeofEthicsfreely and information whichaffect our business interests and thoseof thebuild. sponsibilities are part of their ernment agencies for the health, lic policies and other essential solemnly and are mindful that these safety and welfare of the communi- Americans. Finally, because we hold inviolate To conduct business affairs with vu. the free enterprise system and To protect the consumer through through a non-litigation dispute the use of quality materials and resolution mechanism. To support andabide by the deci- wesupport thefollowing objectives: seeif the contractors they hired had construction: practices backed by integrity andservice. To provide housing with high standards of safety, sanitation and livability To meet all financial obligations ina responsible manner. all related industries concerned withthepreservationof inalienable rights andfreedoms. sions ofthe association in promot- The members of the HBA ing and enforcing this Code of embrace and endeavor to uphold Ethics, this code. By so doingthey intend To abideby the standardsset forth in The Model Builder Professional Image Program prepared by the to assure those with whom they do business that they stand behind their product, your new home. by asking the right questions, notsilly questions? MOTnnon Mike & Sterling’s want to help, Letus help simply process of replacing your floorpeisae the information needed to make the nght decsions.And were sure that when you know al opvons avadable, youwil fee! satisfied rowing your home. 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Willow Springs Lane (12600 S.) 301-5600 PHASEIll bedele 3 801-766-1 EASTLAND: 3: of expected to know the code and tracting license, These licenses are professionalism andskill To keep honesty as our guiding Americanwayoflife, we pledge our To provide the best housing value business policy. support toour associates, ourlocal, possible To seek to resolve controversies state andnational associations, and specifications with a written changeorder. Remember that most remodel ject. Help them out by checking is ture. Basic to these ethical beliefs, contractor must have acurrent con- and allowances as well as pay applicant new member. Insurance. + Askthe contractor to provide youwith alist of previous ¢ the proposed new member. Therefore. Greater Salt Lake webelieve in, obligation as members of the Home Builders Association. the recommendation is based upon and accept, the responsibilities and ing industry as a whole. these business experiences that the To comply with the rules and regWe also believe that homeownerobligations. inherent in providing sponsor has had with the potential housing andits related infrastruc- ulationsprescribed by lawand gov- ship should be within reach of all notlimitedto, include: Liability MEMBER At the time of application for the HomeBuilders Association of copies. and *enreR sav membership in the Home Builders become a member of the associa: tion. The sponsor, in most cases, has. had prior business dealings with the Compensation pleted, including a written con- Workman ing HBA member in order to next project? 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