Always Test Your ID
Deliberately testing your ID or contractor sounds a bit harsh, right? But trust us, in the renovation world, better to be safe than sorry.
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When we talk about testing your ID, we’re not talking about testing their design skills or technical knowledge — those are important too but it’s not what you should focus on here.
The real test? Their punctuality and their ability to keep their word.
Because these reflect their project management and communication skills, two things that are seriously underrated in the renovation industry.
If they can’t deliver on small promises, how will they manage your entire renovation?
Now, how can you test your ID without being too over-the-top? Let us help you out:
Set a clear agreement:
For example, “Can you send me the first proposal by next Thursday at 8 PM?”1st time: Give them grace
If they miss the deadline, give them the benefit of the doubt. Emergencies happen, right?2nd time: Stay cautious
If it happens again, start getting wary. Red flags might be popping up.3rd time: RUN
If they miss a third agreement, it doesn’t matter how talented they are at designing, or in fluffing stuff. The risk you are taking is too high. A lack of reliability will wreak havoc on your renovation!
While this method isn’t foolproof, we are very confident in its effectiveness.
This stems from our experience dealing with the renovation firms, as we use a similar approach to vet them.
As the saying goes, 上梁不正下梁歪 (if the top is crooked, the bottom will follow suit). Control and accountability start from the top.
If the boss of the firm perpetually misses deadlines and can’t keep their word, how can we trust that they will control their IDs or contractors well?
At the end of the day, the most important thing in renovation is to find someone you can trust, with good work ethics, whose words mean something.
Everything else is secondary.
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