Dental Office Contractors in Seattle: What You Need to Know Before You Hire One

When hiring a dental office contractor, there are a few things you should be looking for:

1. Please ensure you work with a company with a proven track record of delivering quality work.
2. The company should offer a service that meets your budget and expectations.
3. Make sure they are licensed, insured, and bonded.

Just these few things will keep you from having a horrible experience.

What is a Dental Office Contractor?

A dental office contractor is a person or company that helps a dentist build a successful practice by providing the services necessary for the practice to exist and run smoothly. This includes designing and building the office from the ground up, remodeling an exciting space, and installing cabinets and equipment. The key benefit of a dental office contractor is that they offer experience and skill to keep your entire construction project running smoothly.

Your dental office contractor should be able to take your vision and turn it into a reality. You should be able to ask questions about the process and get honest answers from the contractor. Knowing what you want is crucial before you start looking for a contractor. You should know what you want in your office, but it's also important to know what you don't want. If you need help with where to start, do not worry; this is where David Company comes in to take care of it for you. 

How to Find a Reliable Dental Office Contractor

There are many spaces to start. Most of us hop on our phones and do a little search, call some phone numbers that pop up and then reach out to friends and colleagues. Do a few interviews, and look at some reviews. Read up on a few blog posts like this one. With that said, David Company has a team with over 20 years of experience building out dental practices in the great Pacific Northwest. Please read up on their letter of Recommendation by clicking here. 

What to Look For When Hiring a Dental Office Contractor

First, could you research on the Internet or speak to a bank that funds construction projects in your neighborhood? You want to make sure the company that you choose has the basics. The basics are licensed with the government, insured, and bonded. These usually keep your investment and you safe during and after the project. However, you can not just rely on that alone. Looking over the customer testimonials will help. Also, as I mentioned above, it is common to find contractor recommendations from a banking institution funding your project. David Company does have strong ties to the national lending businesses and will assist you in your journey to your dream clinic.

References from Existing Clients

Yes, Let's talk references because they are essential when choosing a contractor for your next design and build project. It is typical to pay around half a million for a dental clinic. Would you want a novice with no testimonials or references at the helm of your project or a business with stellar letters of Recommendation? I know my answer would be, "show me the letters!" But you must not stop there; you must call the references and ask them about the contractor and their experience. It is time-consuming, but I would do it with a cool million on the line. 

Final Thoughts on Dental Office Contractors

I understand the entire design and build process when building a dental practice from the ground up. It requires discipline, experience, leadership, organization, and communication. Many contractors have the skill to construct a building or remodel a space for a dentist, but typically they only have expertise in one part of the puzzle. David Company has the resources to set up the financing, find the property, design the office layout, build out the design, and find and install equipment and cabinets. You will have everything you need in one company to make your dream practice a reality. Call David Company today to get started or talk about your office plans.