Is the contractor licensed?
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What should I ask my contractor? Be sure you're choosing a legitimate professional contractor Verify that you're choosing an insured contractor Ask how long the contractor has been in business. Check for Certification Request a list of references. Don't make a hiring decision based solely on low price. You're not the only one doing the qualifying! Ask the references the right questions. DO NOT be afraid to speak up. Home Remodeling Gift Cards from SignatureForum How to Spot a Scam ContractorYou should not award your project to an unlicensed contractor, but keep in mind that license requirements tend to be fairly loose and poorly enforced. Some states do not require a license at all. In such a situation, or for extra certainty of the contractor's legitimacy, you can evaluate the contractor's overall commitment to the trade. Look at how long he's been in business, ask if (and verify that) he belongs to a trade association and what kind of continuing education actions he's taken, and carefully research his references.
