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Checklist for Hiring Registered Builders or Remodelers


Becoming familiar with the business of a prospective remodeler or builder helps ensure their experience relates to your individual project. This checklist can help when it’s time to choose a Registered Remodeler or Builder member of the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville:
  • Verify that you’re talking to a Registered Builder or Remodeler.
  • Check to be sure the remodeler or builder has a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers.
  • Ask how long they have been in the remodeling or building business. You want to be sure they’ll be around after the project is complete to service warranties and to address issues that could develop.
  • It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business.
  • Check with the Better Business Bureau to learn of​ any complaints.
  • Inquire whether the remodeler or builder has sufficient workers’ compensation and general liability insurance. If not, you may be liable for any construction- or remodeling-related accidents on your premises. It’s a good idea to ask for proof of insurance.
  • ​Check references.
  • Check for quality of workmanship and materials of previous projects.
  • Be sure you can easily communicate with the person.
  • Ask for a complete and clearly written contract. Review it carefully.
  • Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the remodeler or builder is unable to pay for materials and labor as the project proceeds, there could be potential problems.
  • Visit www.bialouisville.com for lists of Registered Remodelers and Builders.
  • Look for these logos:
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HONOR ROLL MEMBERS (as of 4.12.22)

ASSOCIATES: 1st Choice Insulation | A-1 Interior Trim, LLC | Applied Waterproofing, LLC | Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC
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Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Parks & Weisberg Realtors | Builders First Source | Caliber Home Loans
| Complete Transfer, LLC | Corrigan Electric Co. | Cunningham Door & Window | Derby City Concrete Construction | Door Store and Windows | ECS Southeast, LLP | Fireplace Distributors, Inc.| Jones Landscape + Design | Lincoln Insurance Agency, Inc. | Mattingly Ford Title Services | Quality One Steel Design Inc. | River City Foundation, LLC |
 Ruoff Mortgage | Sam Kinnaird's Flooring Outlet, Inc. | Screens of Kentucky, LLC | Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company 

BUILDERS: Clifford (Josh) Thieneman, Clifford Thieneman Co., LLC. | Dan Smith, Stonelake Homes, LLC |
Perry Lyons, P.L. Architectural Builders ​| Tom Waller, Tom Waller Signature Homes | Rich Heareth, Perfection Builders
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  • Home
  • Member Services
    • Pay My Bill
    • Find a BIA Member
    • Why Join BIA as an Associate Member?
    • Why Join BIA as a Registered Builder or Remodeler?
    • Become A Member
    • Sponsorships
    • BIPAC
    • Member to Member Emails
    • BICF
    • Publications
    • BIA Staff and Board of Directors
  • Registered Builder & Remodeler Program
    • Why Choose a Registered Builder or Remodeler?
    • Checklist for Hiring Registered Builders or Remodelers
    • Finding the Right Builder or Remodeler
    • Why Join BIA as a Registered Builder or Remodeler?
    • Find a Registered Builder
    • Find a Registered Remodeler
    • Find an Industry Professional
    • Greater Louisville Relocation Guide
    • Request for Conciliation
  • Events
    • Member Events
    • Public Events >
      • Homearama 2022
      • Tour of Remodeled Homes
    • BIA Calendar
    • Event Protocols
  • EDUCATION
    • BIA Calendar
    • Class Descriptions and Rules
    • Education FAQs
  • News
    • BIA Members In The News
    • BIA & Industry News
    • BIA Social Media
  • Job Board
  • Building Institute of Greater Louisville