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What sets Dragonfly Renovation apart from
its competitors?
Business acumen. All contracting companies
have construction experience; but the owner and operator of Dragonfly Renovation
is degreed in accounting and project management. So we don’t just know how to do
renovation work—we know how to run a business.
Communication. We know that communication is paramount to a successful renovation,
and we promise to keep you up to date on the status of your project.
We’ll explain all concepts in terms you can understand and won’t use confusing
industry jargon.
Professionalism. We strive every day to provide a level of professionalism not common
in the construction industry by paying close attention to detail in all phases of
our work and treating you and your home with the utmost respect.
What does it mean for a contractor to be
licensed by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors?
Georgia state law requires contractors to
be licensed. Contractors must undergo rigorous state testing, pass a criminal background
check, submit to a financial review and prove they are fully and properly insured.
What kind of insurance should my contractor
have? How do I know if a contractor is fully insured?
Contractors should have workers’ compensation
and general liability insurance. Georgia state law requires it. This is a great
reason to use a licensed contractor – the state verifies coverage. Dragonfly Renovation
is fully covered with workers’ compensation and general liability insurance.
Workers’ compensation insurance covers our employees and subcontractors in the event
an employee is injured while working on your home. Without this coverage, you could
be putting yourself at risk for a potential lawsuit or claim on your homeowner’s
insurance policy.
General liability insurance covers damage to your home. Our insurance company would
be responsible for repairs in accordance with the terms and conditions of our policy.
It is prudent to ask any general contractor you intend to hire, including us, for
the name and telephone number of their insurance company and verify their coverage
independently. It’s also a good idea to discuss these issues with your homeowner’s
insurance agent.
Do I need a written contract?
You should always have a written contract
before allowing someone to work on your home. And there is no good reason the contractor
shouldn’t offer one. After all, the word “contractor” comes from the word “contract.”
Dragonfly Renovation always uses a written contract. The contract spells out all
of our responsibilities and yours. We use a “plain language” contract, as free as
possible of legal jargon.
How do I get started?
There are many steps to a renovation project.
While all of these steps are equally important, nothing is more important than education
and communication. We sit down with you and explain the process we go through in
a typical renovation. We tell you what the major steps are and how they are accomplished.
We define construction terms you may be unfamiliar with and speak without using
jargon. We encourage you to ask questions—and we believe there are no stupid questions.
Once you contact us, we’ll take the following steps.
- We’ll come to your home and talk to you and your family about the general nature
of your project, discuss your ideas and objectives and begin the process of determining
your budget.
- The next step is the design phase. Even small projects require design work, including
something as simple as picking a color to paint a wall. We’ll commit all of your
design elements to paper so there are no mistakes. If the project is of sufficient
size, we will need to engage a designer or architect and begin working with you
to create detailed design documents and specifications, including material selections.
- We’ll draw up a fixed-price contract, written in plain English.
- We’ll begin work!
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