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