Since you are on the Cape Cod Contractors website, you are in good hands, but you might like to know how people usually find contractors. Feel free to consider these alternatives if you have not done so already.

Word-of-Mouth

Nearly half of all projects signed by contractors are the result of client referrals. An additional one-fifth of jobs are the result of word-of-mouth referrals. Consider these sources for leads:

• relatives
• friends
• neighbors
• business associates
• lenders
• architects/designers
• real estate agents
• suppliers
• subcontractors
• local material suppliers (Home Depot, Lowes, hardware stores, specialty product companies, etc.)

Other sources:

• Job site signs: Pay particular attention to homes with signs from their contracting company on their lawn. Is the site clean? Are tools and materials being handled in a responsible manner? Are there dust covers over the owner's belongings to protect them?
• Direct Mail: Some contractors will send direct mail to homeowners within a few blocks of a current job. Call and ask the homeowner if you could tour the project with the contractor.
• The Media: Look for articles about local contractors. Look for home improvement columns in your newspaper, radio, and TV talk shows (e.g., This Old House.
• YouTube videos: More and more contractors are making videos showing them at work. This is a way to learn about the boss of the company, though the particular crew that works on your job may be entirely different. Just enter a search phrase for your job.
• Seminars: Attend local seminars on home improvement topics. Some firms host free seminars on how to choose a contractor and other interesting remodeling topics. Check your local newspaper community news section for information.
• Home Shows: This is a good place to gather information about companies and to make an initial contact with the contractors. Make an appointment to meet with them at their place of business or in your home.