Guide to Contractors by Trade Specialty

How to find the specialty contractors for your special job

By Lori Carver

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Contract with building specialties contractors to remodel the office

If you need new carpet laid, walls painted or drywall installed, you need the services of industrial specialty contractors who specialize in that field. These service professionals only work in their field so they know the field inside and out. For example, a carpet layer will not only install the carpet but will perform the project from beginning to end by obtaining the carpet, delivering it and installing it to your specifications.

I recommend: ServiceMagic finds the right contractors by trade specialty for whatever job you need done. Provide information for your job in their form, and they will submit your information to qualified professionals in your area. The contractor will contact you and quote you for the specific project. Remodelers-Online.com provides free estimates for your remodeling projects. Just submit their form after you fill it out with your job particulars.

Install air conditioning with licensed building specialties contractors

Contractor specialties include the group of air conditioning and heating specialty contractors. Air conditioning specialists must attend school to learn their trade before they get their state license. When installing an entire central air conditioning unit, upgrading a system or performing maintenance on your system, call a professional who knows air conditioners.

I recommend: ACCA locates associated specialty contractors, such as air conditioner specialists, nationwide. Put in your zip code and what type of work you have, and they will locate air conditioning specialists within 10 to 100 miles of you per your directions. Plumbing Networks asks for your zip code and will display results right on the next page. Use their handy form to locate air conditioning specialists or plumbers near you. Lennox sells air conditioning units and provides contractors to install the unit for you.

Renovate your building with the help of construction specialties contractors

Many businesses buy older buildings with the plan to renovate, as this may be less costly then new construction. Usually, you will need an electrical expert to check existing wiring and upgrade as needed to meet local codes. Check the roof for leaks, re-shingling or sometimes a completely new roof. Call specialty contractors in these fields to inspect, upgrade and bring your new building up to code.

I recommend: Gaylor specialty contractors provide any type of electrical needs you have from complete building wiring to adding outlets. They cover several states, so check to see if they have a branch near you. KHS&S Contractors works nationwide to provide a construction specialist for your interior or exterior building renovations.

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Before you hire specialty contractors, make sure you check your local Better Business Bureau to make sure there are no complaints lodged against the company. Also, check their license and make sure they are bonded.
• •  Specialty contractors should offer a warranty on the work they are performing for you. Get this warranty spelled out in the contract before they begin the work.