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1 |
Hire Only Licensed
Contractors |
| 2 |
Check the contractor's
license number by calling 1-800-321-CSLB or doing a License
Check. |
| 3 |
Get three references,
and review past work. |
| 4 |
Get at least three
bids. |
| 5 |
Get a written contract
and do not sign anything until you completely understand the terms. |
| 6 |
Pay 10% down or $1,000,
whichever is less. |
| 7 |
Don't let payments get
ahead of work. Keep records of payments. |
| 8 |
Don't make final
payment until you're satisfied with the job. |
| 9 |
Don't pay in cash. |
| 10 |
Keep a job file of all
papers relating to your project. |
