In this segment we will cover 15 questions that are a must-know before hiring any contractor. For your convenience, we've also included our answers to every question!

Estimating the cost of a job is a science – not an art. Today training and tools are available to help eliminate the guess work in pricing a job. Software programs such as Xactimate are used to quantify the materials and time necessary to do the job. CCI estimators have years of building experience and up to 40 hours of specialized training for using Xactimate. 

We frequently get calls asking, “How much to do a room addition?” Of course, we have a very rough idea of cost per square foot, with the emphasis on rough. There are a lot of variables, not the least of which is the terrain in our area. But also materials, complexity of design and unique features, to name a few, come into the mix.