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Tips on Hiring a Contractor

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  1. Can you provide me with five to ten references from past clients?

  2. Can you show me your business licence?

  3. Do you have insurance and, if so, what does it cover?

  4. What hours will you be working?

  5. Will you clean up after yourself each day?

  6. What costs could occur that are not including in your quote?

  7. What sort of warranty do you offer? How long is it good for and what does it cover?

  8. What sort of payment schedule do you expect?

  9. What methods of payment do you accept? Note: You should never hire a contractor that will only accept cash. In fact, you should never pay in cash as there will be no solid proof of payment.

  10. Can you provide me with a detailed written contract?Helpful Resources How to Hire a Contractor by Mike Holmes: In this HGTV article, Mike Holmes covers a lot of important details, such as: what questions you should ask the references of potential contractors; what kinds of terms you should make sure are included in your contract; information on payment schedules; your rights to hold back a percentage of your final payment for a certain amount of time to ensure the job was done correctly; and more. (Another great read by Mike Holmes is an article called Contractor Red Flags: How to Spot Trouble.) Hiring a Contractor by CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation): This article has an abundance of helpful information on finding and choosing a contractor, information on getting estimates and proposals, consumer protection laws, information on insurance, and more. This article also includes a great checklist to assist you in hiring a contractor. You should also check out CMHC’s sample renovation contract. Success Stories / Horror Stories What sort of experiences have you had hiring a contractor? Share your stories by leaving a comment below!

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