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3.Make a list of potential house cleaning services to hire by:

-asking for recommendations from friends and/or neighbors who use house cleaning services.

-using classifieds and telephone directory

-using internet (to find places online where you can find a prescreened maid service or find prescreened cleaning contractors go to http://www.housecleaning-tips.com/cleaning-services.html

4.Most house cleaning services offer free consultations. Using list you made for step three (3), contact prospective house cleaning services and set up appointments. During these appointments you can find out what house cleaning services they offer, what they charge, as well as get an idea of there personality and professionalism.

If you follow steps listed above, I’m sure that you can make an informed decision and choose right house cleaning service for you.

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Contracts

All contracts for home improvement in NYC must include address and phone number of contractor, contractor and salesman license numbers, estimated dates when work will start and be substantially complete, description types of material, a notice that all monies received will be deposited in contractors account and be used for no other propose than to provide payments as stated in contract, a schedule of progress payments showing amount or each payment and application of that payment in some relationship to progress of project completion or materials to be purchased, all limitations, representations and warranty, a statement and insurance certificate .

Project

Contractors will give a schedule of work to be performed. Building guidelines can have a great affect on project timeline. Over course of job many man-hours are lost just getting in and out of a building. Building Hours are often 9AM-4:00 or 4:30. Building may have restrictions on amount of time any job can last. There may be restrictions on service elevator usage or water shut off times and planning. Buildings are careful concerning site protection. Good contractors take extra steps to protect building and clients living space. Site Protection includes protecting existing floors and dust control with exhaust fans for example. .

Projects are divided into two phases. The first phase includes behind scenes construction including walls, floors, ceilings and everything that is behind these surfaces. The second phase is “Finish Work”, which is woodworking, cabinetry, final skim coat, marble tile and moldings. A majority of work will be behind scenes. The first phase is often most costly and time consuming. As mentioned earlier planning is very important. Many rooms are defined by any changes including wall locations, plumbing and water supply locations, electrical requirements and HVAC installation.

Sample Renovation Project Tasks:

  Repair and prep behind scenes areas with any needed protective installation or sealants.

Keep following points in mind during a renovation:

  The finish items will affect way rough plumbing and electrical work will proceed

  Walls cannot be closed until inspection is performed.

  Changes, deletions, additions, client approval and any missing specifications or items will cause delays in job completion date.