https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:48:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-a-contractor-for-finishing-a-basement#post-1877741 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:41:44 +0000 MrsH 1877741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: no problem :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-a-contractor-for-finishing-a-basement#post-1869409 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:15:54 +0000 immabeetoo 1869409@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: thank you so much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-a-contractor-for-finishing-a-basement#post-1867101 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:47:26 +0000 MrsH 1867101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd also ask how they handle change orders and typically how they supervise the subs. Do they or the subs warranty any of the work :) we are looking at finishing our basement too so this is fresh in my brain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-a-contractor-for-finishing-a-basement#post-1867095 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:44:42 +0000 MrsH 1867095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask if they get multiple bids or just use the same subcontractors. I'd ask what percentage their cost plus is. I'd ask if you can see receipts for the fixed costs. I'd ask for references (or check Angie's list). I'd ask if they will put in their contracts a penalty for going over the end date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/questions-to-ask-a-contractor-for-finishing-a-basement#post-1867035 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:10:06 +0000 immabeetoo 1867035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are hustling to get our basement finished before #2 arrives and just got our 4 bids back. One person mentioned "cost plus" versus fixed cost which got me thinking what other stuff I ought to make sure and ask someone before we sign anything!</p> <p>Thanks! </p>