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       5. Develop Scope of Work
       6. Obtain Financing
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REPAIR/RENOVATE
Successful Steps to Renovating or Repairing Your Home

    
Develop Scope of Work


Developing the Scope of Work

After you have obtained the inspection report, NHS will review the it with you to help you understand the repairs that need to be made and the estimated cost of those repairs.

Our first priority will be to ensure that your home is structurally sound and that all major systems are addressed (plumbing, foundation, electrical, etc.). You may also include any cosmetic improvements that you would like to have done.

Once you have agreed upon the scope of the work, NHS will prepare a detailed work write-up. This will identify all the repairs that are to be made and how the work must be performed.

Selecting a Contractor
NHS has a list of pre-qualified general contractors. We know that each contractor on our list is licensed and insured. You can choose contractors from this list to participate at a pre-bid conference.

Pre-Bid Conference
At the pre-bid conference, any contractor who is interested in bidding on your work will meet with you and our staff at your home to walk through the house and review the repairs that are to be made. They will then be given a short period of time to submit a written bid for the job. This process ensures that you are getting the best possible price for the work.

Once you have selected a bid, NHS will work with you to obtain the financing for the renovations. The lender will make a loan to you based upon the contractor's bid that you have selected.

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