10 Tips

10 Tips For Making Sure Your Contractor Measures Up

• Hire only licensed contractors

• Check the contractor's license number by calling 1-800-321-CSLB

• 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.

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