Choosing A Contractor

10 Tips for making sure your contractor measures up:

1. Hire only Licensed Contractors.
2. Check Contractor’s License at http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup/
   or call (804) 367-8511. 
3. Get three references, review past work.
4. Get at least three bids.
5. Get a written contract and don’t sign anything until you completely understand the terms.
6. Pay 10% down, or $1,000.00 whichever is less.
7. Don’t let payments get ahead of work.  Keep records of payments.
8. Don’t make a final payment until you’re satisfied with the job.
9. Don’t pay cash.
10. Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project.