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Contractor FAQ

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Q: How do you check their credentials to be sure they know what they're doing?
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Q: I want to hear how a contractor did on other jobs. Is it okay to ask for the phone numbers of previous clients?
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Q: How many estimates should you get before you start?
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Q: I've heard you should budget an extra 10% onto a contractor's estimate for cost overruns. I'm on a tight budget, and can't afford that. How do I make sure the contractor stays strictly to the estimate?
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