Hiring a contractor: vetting checklist
Before you sign or hand over a deposit, walk through these checks. Tap a card to mark it done — your progress saves on this device so you can come back to it. The red flags tell you when to slow down and ask more questions.
How to use this. This is general guidance to help you ask better questions — it is not legal advice, and it is not a guarantee about any contractor. Licensing, insurance, deposit limits, and lien rules vary by state, county, and city. Always verify a license yourself with your state or local licensing board, and confirm insurance by asking for a certificate sent directly from the contractor's insurer (not a copy from the contractor). When in doubt, get a contract reviewed by a qualified professional before you sign.
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