Ten Tips for Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up
- Hire only licensed Contractors.
- Check the contractor’s license number by calling 1-800-321-CSLB or doing a License Check.
- Get three references, and review past work.
- Get at least three bids.
- Get a written contract and do not sign anything until you completely understand the terms.
- Pay 10% down or $1,000, whichever is less.
- Don’t let payments get ahead of work. Keep records of payments.
- Don’t make final payment until you’re satisfied with the job.
- Don’t pay cash.
- Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project.