Building Solutions Together Licensed Bonded amp Insured Turnkey General Contractor Ca St Lic 898904 916 3651451 CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD URGES USING THESE STEPS Dont be misled by unlicensed contractors who give a business or handymans license number ID: 629841
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MERTON’S CONSTRUCTION
Building Solutions Together
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Turnkey General Contractor
Ca St
Lic
#898904
(916) 365-1451Slide2
CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD URGES USING THESE STEPSDon’t be misled by unlicensed contractors who give a business or handyman's license number
All licensed Contractors must carry their current CSLB pocket license card at all times
Ask for photo ID to match to card - License has only 6 or low 7 #s and General Contractors have a B not a C
Always use a Licensed, Bonded & Insured Contractor
Deposit must be $1000 or 10%, whichever is less
Don’t pay cash and only pay for % of work completed
Use CSLB ‘Instant License Check’- takes 1 minute
Contractor must provide detailed Contract with allowances for products
Unlicensed Contractors or “Handymen” can only do jobs under $500 including materials - one timeSlide3
CONTRACTOR LICENSE CHECK60 SecondsCheck Current CSLB Card- Contractor must carry his at all times
Check ID- Name
Go to
www.cslb.com
Type in License #
Get Results
Name on ID must match name on LicenseSlide4
BEST ADVICEUse a contractor with lots of experience with flips, rentals and personal residences
Always Take Notes!
Ask for referrals and visit completed jobs
Estimate should be revisable
Get thorough bid with most items included
Use Confident Contractor that can do anything
Include a Contingency on contract of 10%
Always have a clear and precise signed contract from contractor before starting any workSlide5
CLIENT SHOULDSchedule Estimate with Contractor ASAPChange Locks, Secure PropertyLeave lights & radio on, talk to neighbors
Leave all utilities on and change into your name
Communicate and answer Contractors calls
Finish your given punch list from Contractor and be punctual to keep job on schedule
Respect Contract and ContractorSlide6
CONTRACTOR SHOULDProtect you and your propertyKeep you informed of progress & return callsBe punctual or call & Keep Jobsite Clean
Have all needed subcontractors if needed
Take time to meet with you to select products
Have several multiple job clients
Be confident and knowledgeable
A Busy Contractor is a Good SignSlide7
TURNKEY CONTRACTOR VS DIY INVESTORSlide8
DO IT YOURSELF (DIY)INVESTORMANAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES
MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE PROJECT
PULL PERMITS
DEAL WITH PLANNING AND INSPECTORS
INSPECT ALL WORK
PAY ALL SUBCONTRACTORS & PAYROLL
LOTS OF ONSITE TIME
SELECT, SUPPLY & DELIVER ALL MATERIALS
SUPPLY ALL INSURANCESlide9
TURNKEY CONTRACTORMANAGES ENTIRE PORJECT & SUBSPULLS PERMITSHANDLES PLANNING & INSPECTORS
SUPPLIES ALL CLIENT CHOSEN MATERIALS
PROTECTS PROPERTY
TURNS CLEAN, COMPLETED & READY TO MARKET PROPERTY OVER TO CLIENTSlide10
DUE DILIGENCEDEFINITION- REASONABLE STEPS TAKEN BY A PERSON IN ORDER TO SATISFY A LEGAL REQUIREMENT
THE RESEARCH A COMPANY PERFORMS BEFORE ENGAGING IN A FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONSlide11
MERTON’S CONSTRUCTION
TURNKEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR
LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED
CA STATE LIC # 898904
(916) 365-1451
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR ADVICE