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The Top 3 Construction Headaches, and How to Avoid Them

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When beginning a new commercial construction project, it’s easy to be unaware of some common challenges. With more than 30 years as a Maryville commercial construction company, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide superior service, protecting our clients across the East Tennessee region from headaches. Here are a few of the most common mistakes to avoid:

A Bad Relationship Between Structure and Site

Where a building sits on its lot is almost as important as its construction. Whether a client is building a house, a church or a fast food franchise, site design is a critical part of how the building looks, acts and behaves. For some projects, the way a building is positioned can even have an effect on its success. The site can be optimized to make a building work better for its occupants, no matter what purpose It serves.

Budgets That Keep Growing and Growing

When a project becomes more complex, those costs get transferred to the client. With value engineering, we can help figure out ways to finish our clients’ projects on budget and without compromising on quality. It’s just one of the things we’re doing to keep our clients happy with every job.

Unlicensed Contractors that Disappear, or Worse

If you use an unlicensed contractor for your project, you’re playing a very expensive game of roulette. Whether they get injured on the job, damage materials or structures, install code-breaking electrical or plumbing infrastructure or just skip town with the check, unlicensed contractors are never the safest choice for your investment. We can’t tell you how to spend your money, but as a leading Maryville commercial construction company, we know what we’d choose: a licensed, bonded and insured contractor who you can trust to get the job done right.

When you need a contractor for your next East Tennessee project, choose the experts at Leon Williams Contractors. We’ve been a trusted name in the region for more than 30 years, and we have the experience to back up our reputation. Contact Leon Williams to learn more.

Don’t Trust Unlicensed Contractors

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When it comes to your new commercial project, who should you trust to do the job right?

If your business is looking to start a new construction project or to renovate an existing commercial building, you’ll naturally be looking to get the most out of your money. When weighing costs and budget, it can be tempting to just go with the lowest bidder.

If you make that choice without properly checking their qualifications, though, you’re courting danger. That cut-rate contractor might be unlicensed, and if you end up hiring them, you’re putting both the project and your business at risk.

Why is hiring a licensed contractor important?

So, what’s the big deal about hiring an unlicensed contractor? You’ll save some money, right?

Wrong. Hiring an unlicensed contractor for a commercial project is the same as writing a blank check. If something goes wrong, your business will be on the hook for damages and loss. If the workmanship is shoddy, you’ll have no recourse.

In the event of mishaps during construction, you want to be sure your contractor is licensed and insured, so that you are not held liable for accidents. For instance, if a contractor’s worker was injured on the job site, you would want to know that the contractor has insurance to cover the worker’s injuries. In the case of a major accident, this could become extremely costly financially.

When it comes to paperwork and record-keeping, hiring a licensed contractor will provide you with peace of mind that they are conducting business according to best practices and have passed all the requirements of the governing body overseeing commercial contractor licensing.

Experience and training

A licensed commercial contractor employs trained workers who have experience and skills that keep a jobsite safe and make sure the work is done under the supervision of highly qualified construction managers to avoid accidents and shoddy workmanship. The best licensed contractors also work hard to stay up-to-date with the best and most efficient construction techniques.

The bottom line is, if you are unhappy with the work of an unlicensed commercial contractor or they provided subpar work and skipped town, you’re just out of luck. Don’t be fooled, hire a licensed commercial contractor like Leon Williams Contractors, and always check references before working with any contractor. Ready to learn more? Contact Leon Williams today.