10 Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up...
- Hire only licensed contractors.
- Check a contractor's license number online at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling (800) 321-CSLB (2752).
- Get at least three bids.
- Get three references from each bidder and review past work in person.
- Make sure all project expectations are in writing and only sign the contract if you completely understand the terms.
- Confirm that the contractor has workers' compensation insurance for employees.
- Never pay more than 10% down of $1,000, whichever is less. Don't pay in cash.
- Don't let payments get ahead of the work.
- Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project, including all payments.
- Don't make the final payment until you're satisfied with the job.
You can never be too sure that you are hiring a CREDIBLE contractor..well, unless you choose Bristol Restoration. These ten tips are from the California State License Board and should be included in every decision you make when hiring a contractor to do major AND MINOR repairs on your home or property. The consequence for hiring an unlicensed contractor isn't just for the regular Joe Shmoe. You are at risk as well, and you should be taking these tips seriously. Or just make it easy on yourself and call us....
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