Contractors are a large part of the construction industry. Whether you're hiring a contractor for a job with your company, or privately as a homeowner, here is what you need to know.
2. Hiring a contractor can be a
tricky part of a business. Who’s
the best in the area? How much
is it going to cost? How efficient
will the project be done?
This list will show you some of
the best practices for finding
and hiring the right contractor.
3. People you know who have
worked on similar projects will
be able to tell you who is the
best type of contractor for the
job. Don’t stop at the
recommendations, use this
information to do your own
research..
Get Recommendations
4. Look at prospective contractors'
previous work and see if it
matches your project or has the
same type of work that your
project needs to be done. Always
make sure to check their legal
status. You don’t want to be
stuck with a contractor who is
not financially stable.
Do Your Research
5. Start off with a phone interview
and ask them some general
questions regarding their
previous work and how capable
they believe they would be for
your project.
Interview Your
Potential Contractor
6. Before you start your project it's
important to put everything down
in writing. That way you know
exactly the type of work that you
are paying for and should be
receiving and the contractor will
have the same knowledge.
Put Everything In
Writing
7. Many times they will be working
side by side with you and the level
of interaction will be high. Your
gut will tell you if you believe that
you will work well with them
throughout the duration of the
contract.
Go With Your Gut
