Basics for Homeowners: Guide to Hiring a Contractor

Before Hiring a Contractor

Make sure you: Plan your project. Interview contractors. Check that contractor is registered. Verify workers' comp coverage. Check contractor using other resources. Ask for references and check them. Get a disclosure statement. Learn about permits. 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 (23 KB PDF). Hiring a contractor or remodeler fact sheet (F625-085-000) (191 KB PDF).

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