1. Ask for Client References:
- If they were happy with the quality of the work.
- Was their home completed on time and within budget.
- Did the contractor spend enough time on the job for their satisfaction.
- Was contractor easy to reach for questions or concerns.
- Would they recommend the contractor to family and friends.
2. Ask for Business References:
- Ask contractor’s banker, title company, material suppliers, sub-contractors: Does the contractor pay on time?
- Ask the suppliers and sub-contractors, ask if they’ve ever had to file a lien for non-payment, and if they still conduct business with the contractor.
3. Ask to see the Contractor’s License
4. Ask for the Contract
- details of the work
- estimated start and finish dates, cost and payment schedule
5. Ask for Protection Clause
- might ask for your interest payments to be paid by the contractor for every month they go over schedule.
- allow for delays due to the "acts of God"
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