Contractor Hiring Tips

Tips

Here are some tips which can help you while hiring a contractor. I'll add more info to this page as I get time. Please check back in a few days.

• Ask for a copy of their driver's license to get their name and address. This can be used to perform a background check and uncover any red flags.
• Ask for a copy of their insurance and licenses if any. Please note that the state of Texas doesn't require general contractors to be licensed.
• If they claim to have a company, incorporated, LLC or otherwise, verify if they actually are a company
• Don't give any money upfront unless the project is too large. A contractor should be able to start the project by financing it and ask for the money once the project completes. This is, in my opinion, a general practice and can be modified according to the trust relationship between you and your contractor.
• Prefer to pay the contractor by check so you have a money trail. Ask for receipts.

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