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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Make sure there is language in the contract about how they clean-up after demolition both inside your house and out. After close to a decade our yard is still turning up pieces of glass and dust, and debris still settles from the area by our basement staircase beside a fireplace demo. Beware of contractors suggested by your architect especially if you are paying the architect for project management. They get too cozy with the contractor. We used a Bethesda custom home and renovation contractor and were very unhappy. And if a builder lists NARI as a credential make sure they are certified by NARI and not just a member.[/quote]

I disagree with avoiding contractors recommendedby the architect.  The contractor is only going to do one project with me, but hopes to do many more with the architect, so he needs to please her to get more work.  That said, still get three bids. My architect recommended three contractors and I received three bids.

I would avoid "design and build" firms for a big renovation.  [/quote]

There are design/build firms with the highest credentials. On the other hand, uor architect no longer does work with our fancy schmancy Bethesda builder.  It speaks volumes.
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Who is the architect you are referencing PP? [/quote]

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