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DO:
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Plan
your project carefully. |
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Shop
around before hiring a contractor. |
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When
requesting bids, provide the contractor with accurate plans or drawings
that will enable them to determine the scope and cost of work. |
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Check
with the Contractors State License Board to make sure the contractor
is properly licensed, and to check the status and disciplinary history
of the license. |
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Look
at work the contractor has completed. |
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Consult
with more than one lending institution regarding the type of loan
to obtain. |
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Ask
your lender to recommend a funding-control company. |
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Make
sure everything you and your contractor have agreed upon is included
in your contract. Upon completion and understanding the contract,
it is acceptable to sign. |
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Ask
your contractor about inconveniences that may occur, and plan accordingly.
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Keep
a job file. |
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Make
frequent inspections of the work, including a final walk-through.
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DO NOT:
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Do
not hire an unlicensed contractor or an uninsured contractor.
Be sure the contractor carries Workers Compensation. |
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Do
not hire a contractor without first shopping around. |
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Do
not act as an owner/builder, unless you are very experienced
in construction. |
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Do
not sign anything until you completely understand it and
agree to the terms. |
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Do
not make agreements with subcontractors or workers without
consulting the prime contractor. |
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Do
not make hesitate to ask questions of the contractor. |
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Do
not make final payment until the final project is completed.
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