Important steps to keep in mind when hiring a contractor:

• 1. Request a detailed quote. 
  Outline your project goals and email or call a few different companies to request a detailed quote on the job.
  
  
• 2. Meet with the team leader. 
  After receiving a quote, select which companies you would like to meet with. Cost is not the only factor when deciding who to work with: it is also important that you feel comfortable with the project manager and that they are approachable and easy to talk to.
  
  
• 3. Ask for references or testimonials.
  Talking to past clients can be helpful in making a decision about which contractor is the best match for you.
  

What makes a good contractor:

• Management is on-site
  Unfortunately, after the contract is signed, some companies leave the hands-on work to employees who are sometimes young and inexperienced. At MPA, the boss works and management is a top priority. Our workers are top notch--reliable, experienced, punctual. The boss is on-site supervising and assuring job quality.
  
  
• The job site is clean and safe
  MPA knows how challenging it can be to rearrange your life and schedule a new home project. We are sensitive to your home life, keep disruptions to a minimum and ensure the job-site is tidy and safe. Our job sites are tidy, organized, safe, productive and impressive to homeowners and other contract tradespeople.
  
  
• Low administrative costs
  We believe a client's budget should go toward quality project materials and on-site tasks, therefore we keep meetings and administrative tasks to the essential ones. Should the hours spent on the project turn out less than originally estimated, you will not be charged for unused hours. In the end, you are the customer and the customer has final say.
  
  
• Your needs and style are reflected in the outcome 
  Not sure what you want? We are happy to discuss the options with you in person and present you with sketches that are tailor-made to your lifestyle and personality.