Ask family members if they know a good contractor in the area. Get proof of insuranceYou can’t afford to let an uninsured contractor work on your home. Ask for referencesIf a contractor can’t give you at least three people who can vouch for the quality of their work, you’re in trouble. Once you’ve found a contractor that checks out and you feel good about, it’s time to get the work started. If a contractor insists that you pay a large deposit or even the total bill before the work starts, then she or he is not a good contractor.

Source: The Nation June 08, 2021 21:00 UTC