Tips on Hiring Contractors

  • Request and check references from the contractor
  • Ask questions about the contractor’s quality of work and whether the jobs are completed on schedule
  • Verify the contractor has an active business and contractor license
  • Check the Better Business Bureau for useful information about the contractor
  • Verify the contractor carries the appropriate insurance for the work being performed
  • Require the contractor to provide you with accurate documentation of the work being performed:
    • Date
    • Type of work performed
    • Total cost
    • Contractor contact information
  • Be sure to understand all the terms of the contracts or any other documents before signing them