How to Hire a Professional Contractor

Finding the right professional contractor to meet your building or remodelling needs is important. It helps ensure the construction project is completed to your satisfaction, while providing you with confidence throughout the process.

Using the following hiring process will help you establish and maintain a good working relationship with your contractor and make the homeowner and contractor responsibilities clear to both parties:

Determine the Type of Contractor
Learn about new home builders, renovators, installers, specialists and tradespeople.
Locate Contractors
Where is the best place to find the right professional? Find out here.
Interview Contractors
Find out what you need to ask, and download an interview worksheet.
Check References
Learn how to evaluate a contractor through talking with past customers.
Get Bids
How to ask for, review, and evaluate formal bids from short-listed contractors.
Get it in Writing
Know what you need to cover to ensure professionalism and protect yourself.
Making Changes to a Contract
Learn about contingencies, change orders and hidden deficiencies.