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Hiring a contractor · free guide

Questions to ask before hiring a contractor

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Prepare my contractor checklist
Contractor tool bag, hard hat, and floor plans on a workbench
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Before ClausePrep

The quote is cheaper than the other two. They can start Monday. You want the mess gone more than you want paperwork.

After ClausePrep

After ClausePrep

License checked, scope written, payment milestones clear. You finish the job without chasing a ghost.

Ask these every time

  • What is your license number, and can I verify it on ContractorVetted / the state board now?
  • Who is insured for this job and will I receive a certificate?
  • What is included and excluded in this price?
  • How are payments tied to completed milestones?
  • Who is on site daily and who approves changes?

References that matter

Ask for projects like yours in the last year. Call them. Ask what went wrong, not only what went well.

Hidden conditions

Ask how discovery of rotten wood, bad wiring, or mold is handled and priced.

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Questions

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Should I trust online reviews alone?

Use them as a screen, then verify license, insurance, and live references.

02

What about a contractor who wants cash only?

That is a warning sign for permits, insurance, and your paper trail.

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