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What is Home Improvement Contractors (HIC)?
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Home Improvement Contractor ("HIC") is defined as any person who owns or operates a contracting business who, through himself or others, undertakes, purports to have the capacity to undertake, offers to undertake, or submits a bid for residential contracting work to an owner, as such work is defined in 780 CMR R6 and Massachusetts General Law chapt
How long will it take to complete my Home Improvement project?
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Times vary by project, but here are some general guidelines: Windows: 6 to 8 week average delivery time, with 1 to 2 days to install (based on an average of 10 windows/day) Siding: 6 to 8 weeks average delivery time, with 10 days to complete (subject to size and height of home) Baths: 6 to 8 weeks average delivery time, with 1 to 3 days to complete
How can one distinguish between reputable contractors and those one should avoid working with without any prior experience?
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A good contractor provides quality input, when you meet to discuss your plans. The good ones will help you realize your dreams. The bad ones will merely take down your ideas, itemize the list, add prices and ask for your signature, and your cash. What you want is the contractor, who does a thorough inspection and demonstrates knowledge of what is n