Contractor Interview: 4 Questions to Ask Your Contractor

 Dec/21/2021      3003

What questions should you ask a potential contractor before you get started?

Interviews can be stressful for both the candidate and the interviewer. That goes for interviewing a contractor as well. You want to make sure you are choosing the right person for the job, especially since this person will be in your home for weeks or months. In many cases, you are trusting this person with your home, your belongs, and your safety. A bad contractor job could lead to financial and physical harm, so it’s very important that you conduct a thorough interview of potential contractors and that you use a legitimate source for contractor selection.
Here are just some of the questions you should ask a potential vendor during a contractor interview.

1. Can you send me your references?

References are an important part of any interview. Speaking to someone who has worked with an individual and knows their work can give you piece of mind. You can learn about what their experience was like and if there is anything you should know that would help your project get completed quickly and to your satisfaction. If a contractor can’t provide references, it’s a sign that they aren’t confident in their work. You should also look up the contractor’s reviews.

2.  How long have you provided services in my area?

Knowing how long a contractor has worked in your area is an important factor in your decision-making process. Contractors work with other contractors and vendors to get your job done. If they have worked in the area for a long time, they will have strong relationships in your community that can help the project run smoother and less costly. Also, to continue to work in an area, you need to have a good reputation. If a contractor does shotty work, eventually the word would spread and it would be difficult to get work.

3. Are you licensed and insured?

It’s important to know your state’s contractor requirements. Many states require contractors to pass exams, take courses to maintain licenses, and have insurance to that covers their employees. You want to know that the contractor will cover medical bills if there is an injury during your project and that you won’t be held financially responsible.

4. Who’s performing the work?

The person you speak to over the phone might not be the person who is actually doing the work. A general contractor doesn’t typically complete the work and may not even visit the job site every day. Ask if there is a foreman or ask to meet the people who will be in your home each day managing the project. It’s good to know the people who will be going in and out of your home regularly.
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