If you’re hiring a contractor for an outdoor kitchen… That’s great! However, not all contractors are “up to snuff” when it comes to outdoor kitchen construction. For this reason, it’s essential to properly vet your contractor before hiring one to complete your project. So before you sign the dotted line… Let’s review the 8 shocking disadvantages of hiring a contractor for your outdoor kitchen.
First and foremost, there’s the concept of the generalist vs the specialist. Which one is your contractor? Constructing an outdoor kitchen properly requires a deeply specialized skillset. If your contractor is a generalist… They simply won’t be able to handle the project to the standards required.
How do you know if your contractor is a specialist? When hiring a contractor… You’ll want to ask them a few questions. For one, how many outdoor kitchen projects have they completed in the past year? And you’ll also want to ask them for images of completed projects. This will give you a direct sense of how skilled your contractor is, and how often they complete outdoor kitchen projects.
Another disadvantage of hiring a contractor? Change orders are a big one. You signed your quote and have an expected cost in mind… Come to find that halfway through the project more expenses are being added on! What gives? Unfortunately, many contractors may leave things out of the initial quote to make the price seem more appealing… Or it may simply be due to an unforeseen issue that they came across on the job. Either way, this is extremely frustrating! It’s essential to make sure that everything is included in your quote upfront, that way you can avoid the issue of change orders later on.
Now, there are 6 more disadvantages to hiring a contractor for your outdoor kitchen… Be sure to watch the video to discover the rest!
