The start of any project feels intimidating because you must choose the best contractor for your remodel. Together Design Build offers proven steps to help you locate the right contractor in TX for your home renovation project.
Through its thirty-plus years in business, Together Design Build has helped many people who dealt with poor contractors. Even though we address problems when they occur, we focus mainly on helping you select experienced contractors from the start. In this blog post, our goal is to help you discover how to get a reliable remodeling contractor.
This blog will explain three straightforward methods you can use to identify reliable remodeling contractors. Let’s get started.Â
Step 1: Research
Start your contractor investigation before starting any contact process. Search for evidence that proves or disproves if the contractor suits your specific needs. Checking a business before contacting them lets you find out which companies may cause issues in the early stages.
Here are three essential questions to guide your research:
Question 1: Do they have a good, visible online presence?
When you search for the company and visit their website or social media platforms:
- What do you see?
- What’s the tone and style of their content?
- Do you feel welcomed—or pressured?
- Are their posts focused on helping or just selling?
The way a business has its online presence demonstrates important traits about their operations. A website that looks professional and works well while sharing knowledge about commercial or residential remodeling services shows how much customer care matters to the company. A strong social media presence that engages with followers is another good sign. If the company barely shows up online or their content feels off-putting, it may be best to move on.
Question 2: Do they have great reviews?
You can easily discover the remodeling contractor’s experience by reading clients’ feedback. Read customer comments on Google, Yelp and Facebook to find out about their services. You want real feedback about the contractor based on homeowner experiences.
Focus on what customers say about details of their experience with the contractor. Are clients using terms that describe reliable home remodeling services performed on schedule with outstanding results? Reviews will show if clients experienced timely work and excellent communication while praising the quality. You will gain useful information about the contractor’s behaviors from seeing repeated patterns of positive and negative feedback from clients.
Question 3: Do they have pictures of their work online?
A home remodeling contractor should be proud to show their work. Check their website, social media, and even reviews from clients to see authentic photos of completed projects.
Be wary if everything looks overly staged or fake—if you’ve never seen their real work, how can you trust their results?
Step 2: Contact and Meet with the Contractor
After performing research to find the right remodeling contractor, you need to call and set up an initial discussion. This moment lets you observe their performance toward you as a professional remodeling service provider. Their performance starts with your initial discussion, so you can evaluate them beyond their service options.
Question 1: Did they answer your call?
First impressions matter. The way a contractor handles phone communications can highlight their communication skills so a delayed response shows bad communication signals. Since you need constant access to the contractor throughout the project, the quality of their initial response reflects their continued dedication.
Question 2: Was the conversation focused on your needs?
A reliable contractor wants to understand your project goals and worries while hearing your project vision to create a successful match. They will pay attention to what you need and furnish smart advice instead of making you use standard options.
Beware of contractors who:
- Talk mostly about themselves
- Trash-talk the competition
- Dismiss your questions or concerns
These are major red flags.
Question 3: Did the contractor take their time?
You can work at a relaxed pace without stress when you select a high-quality contractor. An experienced contractor puts in enough time to understand your needs and explain solutions while responding to all your questions. Your remodeling contractor should establish pleasant and reassuring interactions during the project.
Question 4: Did they give you ample time to commit?
Pay attention to how long your quote is valid. Some companies only honor a quote for the day of your consultation. Such an arrangement is a tactic to push you into a quick decision. Others will give you several days to a month, showing they respect your need for time to make a thoughtful choice.
Take a moment to process information when contractors attempt to speed you up by saying, “This offer expires today.” Quality businesses appreciate the cost of remodeling and never use rush strategies to close deals.
Step 3: Watch the Follow-Up
After your consultation, pay close attention to how the contractor follows up. This step is key to understanding how reliable and committed they truly are.
Did they follow through on their promises?
When a contractor promises to reach you the following day about project specifics but fails to contact you, this creates an issue. Conducting business as planned is difficult but staying reliable through communication with clients remains necessary.
Your interactions before, during, and after the consultation are very telling. They reflect how the contractor will handle the entire remodeling process. If you’re already seeing delays, missed calls, or broken promises, it’s likely that will continue once the project starts.
Fixed-price vs time-and-materials contracts
When you’re diving into a remodeling project, one of the first big decisions is how you want to pay for it—and no, “with stress and tears” doesn’t count. You’ll usually be choosing between a fixed-price contract or a time-and-materials deal. A fixed-price contract means you and the contractor agree on a set price before the hammer hits a single nail. It’s predictable, tidy, and great if you don’t want any surprises—unless, of course, you do decide to knock down an extra wall halfway through. Just keep in mind, contractors often pad the price to protect themselves from the unexpected, so you might pay more up front for the comfort of predictability.
Now, if you’re more of a “let’s see where the wind takes us” type, a time-and-materials contract might be your jam. This one charges you based on actual hours worked and materials used—kind of like an open tab at a fancy restaurant. It’s flexible and great if your design ideas are still evolving, but beware: without proper oversight, your budget can go from “manageable” to “what have I done?” real fast. At Together Design Build, we help you figure out which option fits your style—whether you like things buttoned up or are ready to roll with the chaos. Either way, we’ve got your back.
Trust Your Gut
Selecting the right remodeling contractor depends on much more than recognizing their qualifications and affordability. It’s about trust. Your gut feeling matters so trust your instincts if something about the contractor gives you concern.
A quality contractor for you must pay attention to your ideas, respect your wishes, speak plainly and build outstanding results. You need to spend time studying contractors while asking them questions and watching their work ethics to pick the ideal candidate.
Why Choose Together Design Build for Your Next Remodel?
Now that you know exactly how to find the right contractor, let us save you some time: Together Design Build checks all the boxes and more.
We’re not just another remodeling company—we’re your full-service design-build partner, bringing a seamless blend of creativity, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional client service to every project.
From our stunning online portfolio and raving 5-star reviews to our consultative, no-pressure approach, we make remodeling feel less like a chore and more like a thrilling transformation.
When you work with Together Design Build, you get:
- Transparent communication from day one
- A dedicated project manager who actually picks up the phone
- Thoughtful design tailored to your lifestyle and budget
- Quality materials and skilled professionals who treat your home with care
Let’s bring your dream space to life—on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. Contact Together Design Build today and experience remodeling the way it should be: exciting, empowering, and 100% YOU.
