Checklist:
Recommended Questions to Ask a Contractor
A service professional's answers to
some basic questions will give you a sense of whether or not you
could comfortably work with that individual. Some important
questions are:
- How long have you been in business?
- Have you completed projects like mine recently?
- Can you provide a list of references?
- To which professional associations do you belong?
- Will you be using subcontractors on this project? If so,
are your subcontractors licensed to work in these areas
(such as plumbing, roofing, etc.)?
- Are you licensed and registered with the state?
- Are you insured and covered by worker's compensation?
- Do you give written warranties?
- Will my project require a permit?
Interview References
Use the reference list to start making calls. Be sure to ask
these important questions:
- Would you recommend this service professional?
- Would you use this service professional again?
- Were you happy with the project?
- Was the job completed on time?
- Did the service professional keep you informed of the
status of the project?
- Were there any unexpected expenses?
- Were workers punctual?
- Did workers clean up after finishing the job?
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