How to Find a Contractor in Knoxville, Tennessee

Utilize websites like Service Magic (see Resources) to find contractors that have experience on the project you want to complete. Go the the website homepage, select a project category, describe your project needs, and provide your contact information. The Service Magic website will link you to a number of qualified contractors based on your input int he Knoxville, Tennessee area.

Contact the "State Licensing Board of Tennessee" (see Resources) to get a list of contractors that specializes in the field of work you want for your project. Many contractors need to be licensed to advertise and there may be records in the local town or city halls.

Reference the paper or online edition of local newspaper directories like the "Knox News" (see Resources) to find local contractors that have the experience on the project you want to complete. Simply enter the name of the company or the type of work you seek and the city, state, and/or zip code. Click on the "Search" button and a list of contractors in the Knoxville area will appear.

Contact Tennessee state contractor unions and request a list of union carpenters or craftsmen. Visit websites like Union Smart (see Resources) to find a list of state unions and their contact information in the Tennessee area.

Talk to friends, family, and coworkers who live or know people who live in the Knoxville area. Ask about an experience they may gave had with a contractor on a similar job to your home project. Ask about the timeliness of completion, the thoroughness of the job, and the competence of the contractor and the contractor's team. Also, make sure to inquire about how the contractor resolved project problems and how well the contractor dealt with local permitting and licensing.

Visit local hardware stores within the Knoxville community and ask for contractor references. Help desk clerks at local hardware stores usually have a list of contractors that frequent the store organized by the contractor's specialty.