10 TIPS for Hiring a Contractor
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1. ASK BBB
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2. COST COMPARISONS: Obtain at least three written bids and take the time to learn why they may be different.
3. LICENSING: Check to see if the company you plan to hire is required to be licensed for the work they are doing. You can call the government offices of your city or county for this information.
4. INSURANCE: Be sure to verify the company’s liability insurance to protect you against any damage. Check with your local city and county offices.
5. REFERENCES: Ask for references from their previous jobs within the last six months and check them out before you sign a contract.
6. BONDING: Be sure all workers are bonded, if required locally, to protect against theft and damage.
7. WARRANTY: Obtain warranty information on installation and products in writing. Be sure to read and understand all of the terms and conditions of the warranty.
8. WRITTEN CONTRACT: Before work begins, have a written and signed contract, including start and completion dates, exact costs, specific work to be done and warranty information. Read the fine print carefully and understand all terms and conditions before signing.
9. PERMITS: Make sure that the contractor pulls all appropriate permits, if required, for any of the work to be done.
10. DEPOSIT & PAYMENT: If a deposit is required, it should not be more than half of the total job cost. Final payment should only be made when the job is complete and has passed final inspection. Pay by check or credit card; this serves as record of your payment.
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