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Contractor Hiring Kit
Hire the right contractor. Protect yourself before you sign.
24 interview questions, bid comparison matrix, red flags guide, contract checklist, and payment schedule best practices. Everything you need before you sign a single contract.
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Contractor Hiring Kit
A licensed GC's complete guide to hiring, vetting, and managing contractors — works in every state
Section 1: Before You Call Anyone
- 1.Define your project scope in writing before accepting a single bid
- 2.Understand what license class your project legally requires (A, B, or C specialty)
- 3.Research permit requirements — ask your GC if a permit is needed, not just if it's optional
- 4.Set your budget with a 15% contingency built in before any negotiations begin
Section 2: The 24 Interview Questions
- 1.How many similar projects have you completed in the last 12 months?
- 2.Can you provide 3 references from jobs completed in the past 6 months?
- 3.Who will be on-site daily — you or a foreman? What is their name?
- 4.What is your license number, and can I verify it with your state licensing board right now?
- 5.Do you carry general liability and workers' comp? Can I see the certificate today?
- 6.What does your payment schedule look like, and what triggers each draw?
Section 3: Red Flags — Walk Away If You See These
- 1.Asks for a large deposit upfront with no contract — a major red flag in every state
- 2.No physical business address — only a cell phone and a Gmail account
- 3.Cannot provide proof of insurance on the spot
- 4.Gives a verbal estimate only and resists putting anything in writing
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What's Included
- 24 interview questions to ask every contractor before hiring
- Bid comparison matrix — evaluate 3+ bids on the same criteria
- Red flags guide: 15 warning signs of an unreliable contractor
- License verification checklist (state board lookup, insurance, bonding)
- Contract checklist — what must be in writing before work starts
- Payment schedule best practices (never pay more than 10% upfront)
- Lien waiver guide to protect yourself after final payment
Who It's For
- Homeowners hiring a GC or specialty contractor for the first time
- Investors managing rehab projects remotely
- Anyone who has been burned by a contractor and won't let it happen again
Why This Works
- 🛡️Protect thousands of dollars from the wrong contractor
- 📝Know exactly what questions to ask and what to look for
- ⚖️Written by a licensed GC who vets contractors for a living
- ⚡PDF — print it out and bring it to every interview
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