When you’re remodeling your property, it’s worth choosing a trusted contractor that can turn your renovation wish list into the home of your dreams.
So, finding a home remodeling team that is proven to provide homeowners with superior service is a must. And that’s why Iron River Construction is so thrilled to be named in Qualified Contractor’s exclusive 2021 list of Top 500 remodelers across the country.
This award is a mark of distinction that helps show how committed we are to providing home upgrades that delight homeowners. Here’s how this Top 500 award benefits you when you bring us in to give you the home lifestyle you’ve been desiring.
What You Get with a Qualified Remodeler Top 500 Company
Right now, there are an estimated 483,000 home remodeling firms across the country—that’s a lot of businesses doing renovation projects. So, to be named among the Top 500 of those companies is an impressive accomplishment.
The Top 500 award Iron River Construction has received comes from Qualified Remodeler, a leading publication that has been serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S. since 1978. Qualified Remodeler tracks the largest, fastest-growing companies in the home improvement industry, and their standards are demanding.
To make their list, Iron River Construction has met numerous milestones that indicate consistency and quality of service, including:
- Impressive remodeling gross sales
- High number of remodeling jobs per year
- Total years in business
- Industry association memberships
- Certifications and awards
- Commitment to community service
Taken together, all these achievements indicate a track record of proven success when it comes to performing consistent, high-quality remodeling work that homeowners can count on.
The Advantages of Hiring an Award-Winning General Contractor for Your Home Remodel
To get the best results from your home improvement projects, it’s smart to turn to a professional contractor, like those who make the Qualified Remodeler Top 500 list. Awards like this help you narrow your search to companies that have proven their skills, customer service, and reliability so that you know you’re getting a great partner in your renovation project.
Valuable Guidance During Remodeling
Hiring a recognized, reputable general contractor is a must when you’re investing in a large project, whether it’s on the inside or the outside of your home—such as:
- Roof replacement
- Deck installation
- Upgraded kitchen
- Updated bathroom
- Finished basement
All these projects require careful attention to detail and skilled installation of materials to ensure your home is protected and retains its value.
General contractors provide this for you—and more too. Here’s a closer look.
What General Contractors Do for You
Home upgrades involve juggling a lot of details that a skilled general contractor provides, such as:
- Overseeing crews
- Ensuring the project stays on schedule
- Spot-checking work for quality
- Checking that the right materials are purchased and cut to the right measurements
- Verifying building codes are being met so your renovations pass inspection
- Answering your questions and updating you on progress
- And more!
An experienced contractor can also offer guidance as you navigate the process of choosing the best materials and design for your home. They’re a great resource.
Choose Your General Contractor Wisely
Remember, not all contractors or home improvement companies are created equal.
Inferior, inexperienced companies can cause you a lot of hassles—from upgrades that don’t meet building codes, to expensive do-overs when installations are done poorly, to voiding the warranty on the products you choose to install.
This is why it pays to look for the right team that will make your project easy and give you confidence in the final results.
Top 8 Traits of a Stellar General Contractor
When you’re placing your home in the hands of remodelers, you deserve to be confident that they are trustworthy and committed to performing the work to professional standards.
So, don’t compromise. Be sure your general contractor meets these qualifications:
- Current licensing—This ensures they meet state guidelines and perform their work up to current building codes.
- Insurance coverage—Make sure they have both general liability and workers’ compensation to protect you should injuries, property damage or other accidents occur.
- Solid track record—Look for a company with years of experience, great ratings, and well-trained, detail-oriented crews who know what they’re doing.
- Positive local references—Check out their recent local projects and talk with past customers to learn more.
- Fitting timetable and plan—Rushed projects mean cut corners, while super slow work drags the timeline out. Your contractor should present a reasonable plan, similar to other companies you speak with.
- Competitive pricing—Estimates that are way too low or way too high compared to other companies’ pricing could signal problems.
- Reliable communication—Choose a team that responds quickly to questions, explains things thoroughly, and is easy to reach.
- Detailed written contract—Everything should be spelled out clearly, including payment schedule, materials, and timelines.
Be Proud of Your Home All Over Again
When your Minneapolis area home needs remodeling inside or outside—or both—we’re ready to serve you with lovely, lasting upgrades that make you thrilled with your home lifestyle.
With an award-winning general contractor like Iron River Construction on your side, you’re ensuring you get a premier team that will do your project right the first time—giving you peace of mind. We make it easy to see your dreams come true:
- Detailed estimate—We meet with you on-site, talk through your goals, and provide a thorough contract so you know what to expect.
- Stellar design—You get guidance on materials, designs and more—including drawings and plans—so you can be sure you’re getting what you want.
- Relax and love your home—From start to end, you can rely on us to get the work done right—so you can sit back and enjoy your gorgeous new home upgrades.
Get started on the home remodel you’ve been dreaming of. Schedule an appointment with our award-winning team—and discover how we can give you a home lifestyle you’ll love.
