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About the Working with Contractors category
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1
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1247
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May 1, 2018
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What does a homeowner look for in a remodel contractor?
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9
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1420
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July 4, 2025
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Electrician wanting 50% before starting
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0
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203
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January 28, 2025
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If the contractor failed to do the job properly, where should I complain? Is there a governing body I can reach out to?
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11
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924
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December 19, 2023
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I am ready to hire a contractor
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0
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186
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October 24, 2023
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Charging for Site visits?
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1
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363
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April 29, 2022
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Should a homeowner be suspicious if a contractor asks for 50% as a deposit?
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37
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7434
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March 25, 2022
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Why should I hire a licensed contractor?
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8
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1058
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January 27, 2022
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Should a homeowner always get multiple bids on a project?
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23
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6112
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September 2, 2021
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What is the maximum amount I should give as a down payment to my GC for roof replacement in Pennsylvania?
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7
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1072
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May 20, 2020
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Who covers the cost for work that wasn't done properly the first time. If I'm paying by the project, should I have to pay at all?
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8
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1457
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May 20, 2020
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What is the #1 quality a homeowner looks for when hiring a professional contractor?
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14
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1526
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March 10, 2020
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How much down payment should I give the contractor before a job has started?
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23
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5490
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July 31, 2019
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Does it make pick the lowest bid?
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11
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1278
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May 21, 2019
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Can my contractor bill me for overtime?
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8
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1375
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May 9, 2019
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How do you charge for change orders?
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5
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730
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April 5, 2019
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Who should purchase the materials for my project, me or my contractor?
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35
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5953
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April 3, 2019
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What are your thoughts on 'paper contractors'?
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2
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857
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March 18, 2019
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If you could pick one criteria for the selection of a GC, what would the most important one be?
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17
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1753
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March 18, 2019
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What are the standard components in a pricing estimate? What should I ensure isn't missing?
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4
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814
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February 21, 2019
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Is it common to see a GC's management fees in their estimate?
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7
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1165
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February 12, 2019
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How should I value perceived quality vs price?
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12
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1132
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October 17, 2018
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What's a change order? Do they affect the building permit?
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5
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1935
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October 4, 2018
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Should a contractor itemize their bid?
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14
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3314
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September 7, 2018
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Do contractors need to be certified or licensed in mold remediation?
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2
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1039
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June 17, 2018
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How do you get a contractor to work after you paid him?
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2
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839
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June 5, 2018
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When does a project need a civil engineer?
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3
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507
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June 5, 2018
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Best high-end builder in San Francisco?
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0
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579
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May 23, 2018
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How can I find a licensed builder in Douglas MA?
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2
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567
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May 21, 2018
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Why shouldn't owners buy their own materials to save money?
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10
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1694
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May 21, 2018
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