There are a lot of great contractors out there but also lots of not so great ones. There is lot's to consider when hiring a contractor. The CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.) has a pretty good (although lengthy) article on this topic. You can find it here: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/co/renoho/refash/refash_009.cfm. Near the start of the article they list key things to look for when you hire a contractor. It is a long list but the good news is checkthetrades.com does many of these steps for you. Here's 5 key ones:
How long have you been in business?
What work are you, or your subcontractors, licensed to do, e.g., electrical, plumbing?
What kind of work do you specialize in?
Have you done a similar job before?
Do you carry workers’ compensation and liability insurance?
Many people just don't like to ask for this type of information or just don't have the time. References are also very important and they take even longer. That's were we come in, hence our slogan: We Check You Choose.
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