Hiring a contractor to work in your home can be daunting, so it's important to have a plan. We’ve put together a checklist of what to do before, during, and after hiring a contractor to help ensure your project is completed on budget and to the highest standard.

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Before hiring a contractor, we have some recommendations to help you make your decision. We work diligently to critically examine every business before allowing them to use our service.

we request certain information so you can assess their suitability. This information includes:

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Business Information:

We request that contractors disclose as much information about their business as possible. This will help you assess the size and scope of the business, enabling you to determine if they are a good fit for your project.

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Qualifications:

We verify the qualifications listed by contractors before they appear on their profile, ensuring they are genuine.

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Public Liability Insurance:

While we strongly advise that contractors have public liability insurance, not all have uploaded proof of coverage. If a contractor has accepted your job, you’ll be able to see if we have verified their insurance. However, just because we haven't verified it doesn't mean they don't have it! Learn more about public liability insurance.

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Other questions to consider before hiring:

Does the contractor have references they can provide?

Can you see examples of their past work?

Have you checked online for third-party reviews?

Consider drawing up a contract between you and the contractor. There are Services that offer templates or we can do this for you.

During the Process

After deciding on a contractor, consider the following: Have they provided a quote or an estimate?

If it’s a quoted price, does it include materials?

Have you ensured that the scope of work is fully understood?

Will they provide written documentation, such as a quote and an invoice after the work is complete?

If they require a deposit, how much is it and why?

Do they need to order materials or pay staff?

Have you agreed on a timeline for the project?

When is the final balance due?

Do they offer a guarantee for their work?

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Payment

It’s common practice to pay a deposit and the balance upon completion or in stages. For small jobs, you may be tempted to pay upfront. While this can be fine, we recommend finding a balance that keeps both parties confident the job will be completed as intended.

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Any Questions?

If you have any questions about hiring a contractor, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our support team is here to help! You can contact us here.(cole put link here)

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