(1) Ask if the company has certified installation consultants and/or technicians.

(2) Ask if the company provides engineered estimates and drawings for the installation.

(3) Make sure the company can and will deliver on their promises. Home theaters can involve a large investment.

(4) Make sure that your home theater company understands your desired lifestyle before they attempt to sell a product or service.

(5) Can the company provide example documents and drawings of similar projects and installations done in the past year or so for your review.

(6) Communication is key to success on any contracting project and the more examples of previous work a contractor can relate to your job, the better indicator of the quality of that contractor.

(7) It is very important for the contractor to be attentive to your specific needs. The contractor should show enthusiasm for your project by suggesting ways to work within a budget and specific concerns you may have.

(8) Does the company have direct relationships with national vendors which will help determine the company’s reputation.