When selecting a contractor:
- Only use licensed contractors who know the rules
- Get your permits: and inspections
- Ask for proof of insurance
- Ask for references
- Ask for written estimates
- Ask for a written contract
- Ask for any guarantees in writing
- Obtain a copy of the final signed contract
- Avoid cash payments
- Don’t sign off before the job is finished
- Check several firms and their reputations
- Look out for “special deals” or contractors who want to use your home as a “model home.”