All construction projects, no matter how simple or involved, start with one key decision: which local contractor to hire. And immediately after, you may ask, “Did I hire the right one?” Fortunately, there are important signs that indicate you’ve made a good decision.

It Starts, But Doesn’t End, with the Two Rs

Recommendations from co-workers, friends or family offer the best starting point for locating a suitable local contractor. In a close-knit community like ours, gathering opinions on the best Maryville construction contractor is straightforward. Conversational inquiries or social media posts swiftly yield a list of suggestions, significantly narrowing initial choices. Then it’s time to look for the second R, reviews.

These are readily accessible for most businesses, with platforms like Google, Yelp and Facebook providing clients’ feedback. While informative, keep in mind that usually the happiest and angriest customers are the ones leaving reviews. If a glowing recommendation aligns with positive reviews, you likely found a reliable partner.

Professionalism: First Impressions Count

After meeting with several options, consider the professionalism of each. Did they respond in a timely manner when you contacted them? Did they answer all of your questions? Were they polite and informative?

A first impression reveals much about a person’s business practices. A positive initial encounter suggests a suitable choice.

Evaluating competence and trustworthiness also involves examining their estimate. How detailed is it? Does it offer transparency into their work and pricing? A detailed estimate, coupled with a thorough explanation of their plan, should provide reassurance.

Also, any local provider should not only know about the required licenses and insurance, but they should offer to produce them for you, assuring that any project they start will have all the legalities in place.

Quality: Their Work Should Speak for Itself

For a local contractor, there should be examples of their work available on their website, offering a fantastic opportunity to evaluate the quality of their work. Your contractor should also offer to connect you with clients who can attest to the quality of their finished projects. If these projects meet your expectations and their former clients give high marks for quality, you can feel confident moving forward with them on your project.

Dependability and Clear Communication

The final sign you’ve hired the right local contractor for a project comes as the work progresses. Consistent on-site presence and transparent communication regarding schedules, materials, inspections and progress are key indicators. Regular updates, even when faced with delays, demonstrate professional conduct and foster trust in the contractor’s ability to complete the project.

Local Company, High Quality: Leon Williams Contractors

With completed projects and happy clients in Maryville and elsewhere in East Tennessee, you can’t go wrong hiring Leon Williams Contractors (LWC) for your commercial construction project. Not only are we dependable, honest, professional and skilled, we are honored to have many recommendations from our community.

We offer two services that cement us as a great choice. Value engineering is applied to our projects to achieve the best outcome for your budget, and we assign a design-build team that works in tandem with you from start to finish. Rest assured that LWC will meet all of your needs. For Maryville commercial construction, contact us at (865) 982-1734 or online.