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Greg's idea on how to hire the best contractor

Let me suggest a fool proof way of hiring a good contractor.
We all know that bad contractors make the news.  Everyone is intrigued to watch the news stories of scam artists who rip off the elderly or unsuspecting in doing shoddy unacceptable work. Here is a real news story of a conniving contractor in the Baltimore area.

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Here is what I’d do to hire a contractor and to protect yourself.  Go to a local distributor of building materials and ask them four questions.  These questions will help assure you to get the best possible remodeler for your home.

1. Is the contractor licensed and insured?
2. Would you have this contractor work on your house?  The distributor knows most of the contractors in town and this will be a very revealing question.
3. Would you throw them the keys to your house and go to Florida for a month while they are working on your project?  This demonstrates the ultimate in trust.
4. Is this contractor current in paying their material supply bills?  This question will allow you to know their responsibility level and if they can be trusted with your money.  One  who is in debt will cut corners and could be tempted to leave with your money.

If you find a common name coming up when you ask these questions then hire them and have them put you in their schedule.  It will be worth the wait.