13 Questions You Should Ask A Contractor's References
A reputable contractor should be able to provide plenty of positive references. You would be wise to avoid any contractor that can’t. Here are some examples of questions you can ask a contractor’s references.
(Note: We strongly urge you to print this out for use when you talk to references.)
- What type of project or projects has the contractor done for you?
- Did they do a quality job?
- Why did you choose this contractor?
- Did you get prices or opinions from other contractors that you feel had comparable specifications and credentials, if not, Why? And if so, how did they compare?
- Did the contractor finish within the timeframe he said he would?
- What would you say about the crewmembers that did your work – were they respectable and clean? Did they seem to know what they were doing?
- Was the contractor responsive to you your questions and/or concerns? Could you reach him quickly?
- Did they maintain a neat and orderly jobsite?
- Did the contractor do what he said he would do?
- Were there any additional charges and if so, were they handled in such a way that left you feeling satisfied?
- On a scale of 1-10 (ten being highest) how would you rate your overall experience with this contractor?
- Do you have any reservations about hiring him again?
- May I come by to see the work first hand?
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