Things to Do Before Hiring a Contractor

Need a contractor? Don’t just pick one. There’s a lot to think about when choosing a contractor. You are trusting this person to work on your property, so you want someone licensed, skilled, insured, and trustworthy.

As a licensing contractor company, we wanted to share some things you need to think about and consider before hiring a contractor.

  • Make sure your contractor is licensed in the state you live in. In Florida, you can check with the Department of Business & Professional Regulation to see if he/she has a valid license.
  • Make sure your contractor has liability insurance and worker’s compensation. You want to be covered in case your contractor or any of his/her workers are hurt on the job.
  • Make sure you know the Mechanics Lien Laws. If you don’t pay the contractor or if the contractor doesn’t pay his workers, they can file a lien against your property.
  • Make sure you ask for references.
  • Make sure you ask for a portfolio/past projects.
  • Make sure you get a cost and time estimate.
  • Make sure you choose a contractor who isn’t hiding costs from you or low balling you.
  • Make sure you hire a contractor who is a good communicator with you and his/her team.
  • Make sure you avoid a bid that is a lump sum. Ask for an itemized bid.
  • Make sure you talk to more than one contractor to compare.

 

Know someone who wants to get their contractor’s license? We can help. We help people in Florida, Georgia, and the rest of the United States get their contractor’s license. We have help thousands become licensed. You need a license to work legally.

To get your Florida contractor’s license, Georgia contractor’s license, or other state license, click our Florida contractor’s license page or call us at 239-777-1028. We make the process easy and get your approved the first time!

 

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