Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Greater Cleveland Bathroom Remodeler

Most bad remodel experiences trace back to questions that weren't asked during the sales visit. This is the short list worth running through before you sign anything in Greater Cleveland or Northeast Ohio.

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Scope, license, and pricing

Make sure every quote includes the same line items and that the plumber is licensed in Ohio.

  • Is the Ohio (OCILB) plumbing contractor license current?
  • Is the company named on the contract the licensed entity?
  • Is subfloor repair included if needed, or a change order?
  • Are plumbing or valve relocations included, and who pulls the permit?
  • Is the Cleveland / Lakewood / Cleveland Heights / Shaker Heights / Parma / Strongsville / Solon / Westlake / Mentor / Avon / Medina / Cuyahoga / Lake / Geauga / Lorain / Medina County permit cost included?
  • Is haul-away and disposal included?
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Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask for the APR in writing?+

No. Reputable remodelers expect it. If a company refuses to put financing terms in writing, that's the answer.

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