With the current housing market being the way it is, more people are opting to remodel instead of buying a larger home. My friend Carol is doing just that- when I saw her last week, she told me she needed a bigger house, stat.

Her biggest concern was finding a good contractor to do the remodeling. She told me that seems to be the hardest part, because it’s hard to find good reviews of contractors anywhere, and one person’s good experience can be another person’s nightmare. It’s hard to know, really.

I told her about CalFinder. They have free estimates for all kinds of home improvement, and I love what they say about why you should use a CalFinder contractor:

Why You Should Use a CalFinder Contractor?

• Quality workmanship
• Fair pricing
• Availability for your questions
• Happy customers and vendors
• Clear contracts and agreements
• Friendly service

We only feel comfortable referring contractors that we would
have work on our own homes. When we certify a contractor we are looking for
more than just quality workmanship or a final product.

We care about the customer experience and look for contractors that ease
the process of home improvement. Our contractors are reliable, you can
count on the promises they make.

Being able to count on your contractor is so important! Remodeling is a major transition time in your life, and anything to make the process easier is a blessing.

Carol’s going to finish her basement to make more space in her house. Finishing your basement can be a great way to both add space and value to your home. She also told me that while she was having remodeling done, she’s going to add value to her home by remodeling the bathroom. Having a fabulous bathroom makes your home easier to sell- that’s so important in this stagnant market.

I’m excited to see what Carol’s home looks like when it’s finished. It is good to know there are companies out there like CalFinder that can make the process a little easier.