Basics for Homeowners: Guide to Hiring a Contractor

Basics for Homeowners: Guide to Hiring a Contractor

STEP 1		STEP 2		STEP 3		STEP 4
Before		Hiring		Monitoring		Closing

Before Hiring a Contractor

Make sure you: 1. Plan your project. 2. Interview contractors. 3. Check that contractor is registered. 4. Check contractor using other resources. 5. Ask for references and check them. 6. Get a disclosure statement. 7. Learn about permits. 8. Check for warning signs of a scam. Return to Hiring a Contractor page. See Contractor Glossary of Terms. Printable versions of information in this guide: Quick checklist for hiring a contractor or remodeler (39 KB PDF). Hiring a contractor or remodeler fact sheet (F625-085-000) (191 KB PDF).

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