Whether you’re building a new house, planning some work on your cottage, or renovating your existing home, choosing the right contractor will be one of the most important decisions you make. While national chains and out-of-town companies can get the job done, a reputable local contractor provides a wide variety of advantages.

Here are the main advantages of choosing a qualified and reputable local contractor for your next project.

In-Depth Knowledge of the Area

While it may sound trivial, choosing a local contractor means you’re choosing a builder who understands the unique characteristics and challenges of where you live.

From climate concerns and soil conditions to local building codes and required permits, a local contractor always has insight that a non-local contractor lacks. Additionally, local contractors are likely to have established relationships with material suppliers, resulting in a faster turnaround for the entire project.

Personalized Service

When you go with a local contractor or contracting company, you are choosing to work with people who provide a far more personalized experience than a chain company.

Since local contractors also rely on their reputation within the community, they can provide better and more transparent services, as well as greater accountability. Rather than having a one-size-fits-all approach to your project, a local contractor is likely to take the time to fully understand your vision, budget, and how you want the project to be completed.

Accessible When You Need Them

While there are many advantages to choosing a local contractor, one of the main benefits is that they are located near your home or cottage. From site visits to last-minute alterations, having contractors who can quickly and efficiently access your property makes a huge difference.

Shorter commutes also translate to a faster turnaround time for a project, which helps keep things on schedule.

Support and Build Your Community

Choosing local contractors means you are supporting a local business, rather than giving your money to a company that views you only as a customer and does not care about your community.

Since local contractors work with local material suppliers and have connections with other trustworthy local tradespeople, such as electricians and plumbers, this helps your entire project move along more efficiently.

Even after the project has been completed to your standards, you will have built a relationship with a local contractor, so you can easily reach out when you need further work, or even just a recommendation for skilled tradespeople that your contractor trusts to do quality work at fair prices.

Local Contractors Go the Extra Mile

Since local businesses live and die by their reputation, local contractors will go the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. Every satisfied customer becomes a local endorsement of their company, so they want to ensure that you are happy with the quality of their work, as well as other factors like cost and timeline.

Need an Experienced Local Contractor for Your Next Project?

DeCarli Contractors has been serving North Simcoe and southern Georgian Bay communities since 2003. In that time, we’ve completed hundreds of custom homes and cottages and gained an in-depth understanding of what is required to build and renovate in this area. We thoroughly appreciate local building styles, ensuring that finished projects have a classic look that aligns with local architecture and preferences.

With an unrivalled commitment to quality and personalized customer service, as well as longstanding local expertise, we can be your trusted choice for custom contracting work. Don’t just take our word for it; read the testimonials and reviews left by our valued clients to see just how much we care about delivering quality results.

Contact DeCarli Contractors to learn more about our services, costs, and processes. You can also check out our portfolio to see our work for yourself.