Contracting Tips
FAQs • Contracting Tips
- Reputation. Look for an established contractor with an extensive customer list.
- Warranty. The contractor should be willing and able to offer you a comprehensive written warranty on your project.
- Financial stability and strength. A contractor who is financially viable will still be in business during and beyond the warranty period of your project.
- Does the contractor have a permanent business location?
- How long has the contractor been in business?
- Is the contractor a member of a trade association?
- Does the contractor have a record of complaints on file with the Office of Consumer Protection?
- Will the contractor provide names, addresses and phone numbers of past customers? Call these for references.
- Will the contractor allow you to see other projects the company has done, both completed and in progress?
- Is the company sufficiently insured?
- Will the contractor provide you with a complete and clearly written contract?
- Did the contractor submit an unusually low bid compared to others?
- Select a contractor on the basis of integrity.
- Select a contractor on the basis of competence.
- Check the contractor's track record for meeting schedules and deadlines.
- Provides a Quality Assurance Program.
