How to Hire a Contractor: The 21-Point Homeowner Checklist

Homeowners reviewing a renovation proposal with a contractor

Quick answer Hire a contractor only after you define the work, verify the business and any required license, confirm current insurance directly, compare written bids on the same scope, speak with references, and sign a complete written contract. Tie payments to documented progress; do not pay the full price upfront. If a critical safeguard cannot … Read more