Want to be a good contractor for your clients? You need to bring a lot to the table. From communication to reliability, customers look for a lot in the contractors they hire. As a contractor licensing company, we understand how important a contractor’s reputation is. For this article, we wanted to share with you some things clients look for when hiring a contractor, so you will know what you need to work on or develop to be the best contractor you can be.

• Talk with your potential client/client often.
• Ask them lots of questions about their project.
• Let the client know about your business and how you work.
• Prove the client with rough estimates of costs.
• Give your clients the names of past clients you’ve worked with.
• Don’t try and be the contractor that charges the least. Many clients worry why you’re quoting them so low and may avoid you.
• Share your experience and past projects with the client.
• Let them know what insurances you carry.
• Detail similar projects you’ve completed before.
• Let them know how you want to tackle their project.
• Give them a detailed quote/estimate.
• Let them know how you will communicate with them during the process.
• Always be professional in every interaction with the client.
• Be proactive in what you can or cannot do for them.
• Always respond back within the day to a client’s request or question.
• Ask them for more business if you complete the project and all goes well.

 

Creating and establishing a bond with your clients is key if you want to successful land and keep clients, or get future clients! Also remember, you need to be licensed to work as a contractor in most states. Most clients want proof of your licensure and will not let you work with them if you are unlicensed. It is illegal to work without a license in many states.

If you’re looking to get your Florida contractor’s license, we can help you get through the contractor license process fast.  We can do it for you! We are a Florida contractor licensing company. We also help contractors get their licenses in other states, as well. To get started on the process, click our contractor license contact page or call us at 239-777-1028.