10 Questions To Ask Your Contractor

Before embarking on the lighting design portion of your new home or home renovation project, there are a number of questions to ask your contractor so you will understand how lighting will be used in your project. You want to make sure that you fully comprehend what type of lighting materials and design specifications your construction team will be using. At Wolfers Lighting, we’re always here to help you get the facts. Here we have provided you with this helpful list of the top “10 Questions To Ask Your Contractor.”

• What should I allow as a budget for my lighting purchases?
  

• Who will help me understand the various types of lighting and make the best lighting decisions for my project?
• What are the time frames for making the lighting decisions for my project?
• If the electrical contractor is supplying the recessed lighting, how do I know I’ll get the best in quality, looks, and performance?
• How can I determine which type of recessed lighting, track lighting or low voltage monorail lighting system makes sense for my space?
• How do I work with a lighting consultant and a contractor to make sure that I receive competitive pricing on my home lighting purchases?
• What are the pitfalls of purchasing lighting on the Internet or at home improvement stores?
• In an effort to be “green”, how can I determine the pros and cons of energy efficient lighting products such as LED lights and fluorescent lighting?
• What are the advantages of working with a lighting design professional?
• If I were looking for a lighting showroom that has great displays, demonstrates home lighting in a room setting, and has expert staff, where would my contractor recommend I go?

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