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March 13, 2008

ReliableRemodeler.com Contractor Experience Survey Results

Last time you hired a contractor, where did you find them?
Family/Friend Recommendation 38%
Never Hired a Contractor Before 23%
Phonebook 16%
Newspaper 11%
Internet 5%
Other 5%
Contractor Referral Service 2%

How many contractors did you receive estimates from?
1 42%
2 18%
3 29%
4 5%
More than 5 6%

Did you ask for References from the contractors you received estimates from?
Yes 65%
No 44%

Did you check the license and insurance of the contractors you received estimates from?
Yes 56%
No 44%

Were you satisfied with the last contractor you hired?
Yes 81%
No 19%

If you were unsatisfied with your last contractor, why?
Quality of Work 66%
Timeframe 15%
Customer Service/Professionalism 7%
Quality of Materials 6%
Too Expensive 6%

What is most important to you when hiring a contractor?
  Overall Women Men
Workmanship 38% 42% 33%
Price 35% 24% 46%
Overall Professionalism/Customer Service 21% 29% 14%
Timeframe/Availability 5% 5% 6%
References 1% 0% 3%

 
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