Brentwood Contractors - Top Ten Tips for Hiring a Contractor
Brentwood Contractors
Need a contractor to get things in order to Sell a Home? Well here is a great post on hiring a contractor. Selling a Home is tough, making a good contractor choice will make things go easier.
For more tips on Selling a Home in Brentwood or beyond and a Free Home Evaluation go to Home Point Real Estate.
Top Ten Tips for Hiring a Contractor:
1.Hire only state-licensed contractors
2.Check a contractor’s license number online at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling 800.321.CSLB (2752).
3.Get at least three bids.
4.Get three references from each bidder and review past work in person.
5.Make sure all project expectations are in writing and only sign the contract if you completely understand the terms.
6.Confirm that the contractor has workers’ compensation insurance for employees.
7.Never pay more than 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less. Don’t pay in cash.
8.Don’t let payments get ahead of the work.
9.Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project, including all payments.
10. Don’t make the final payment until you’re satisfied with the job.
The governing body here in California is the California State Licensing Board, your local state may have different suggestions for hiring.
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