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Topic		Replies	Views	Activity
About the Working with Contractors category Working with Contractors		1	1222	May 1, 2018
What does a homeowner look for in a remodel contractor? Hiring a Contractor		9	1362	July 4, 2025
Electrician wanting 50% before starting Working with Contractors		0	138	January 28, 2025
If the contractor failed to do the job properly, where should I complain? Is there a governing body I can reach out to? Problematic contractors		11	905	December 19, 2023
I am ready to hire a contractor Paying Contractors		0	168	October 24, 2023
Charging for Site visits? Working with Contractors cost-estimates , industry-trends , hiring-a-contractor		1	348	April 29, 2022
Should a homeowner be suspicious if a contractor asks for 50% as a deposit? Working with Contractors		37	7304	March 25, 2022
Why should I hire a licensed contractor? Hiring a Contractor		8	1039	January 27, 2022
Should a homeowner always get multiple bids on a project? Hiring a Contractor		23	6064	September 2, 2021
What is the maximum amount I should give as a down payment to my GC for roof replacement in Pennsylvania? Paying Contractors		7	1041	May 20, 2020
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? Paying Contractors		8	1430	May 20, 2020
What is the #1 quality a homeowner looks for when hiring a professional contractor? Hiring a Contractor		14	1506	March 10, 2020
How much down payment should I give the contractor before a job has started? Paying Contractors		23	5389	July 31, 2019
Does it make pick the lowest bid? Choosing the Right Bid		11	1256	May 21, 2019
Can my contractor bill me for overtime? Paying Contractors		8	1359	May 9, 2019
How do you charge for change orders? Paying Contractors		5	705	April 5, 2019
Who should purchase the materials for my project, me or my contractor? Working with Contractors		35	5873	April 3, 2019
What are your thoughts on 'paper contractors'? Hiring a Contractor		2	841	March 18, 2019
If you could pick one criteria for the selection of a GC, what would the most important one be? Hiring a Contractor		17	1724	March 18, 2019
What are the standard components in a pricing estimate? What should I ensure isn't missing? Choosing the Right Bid		4	770	February 21, 2019
Is it common to see a GC's management fees in their estimate? Choosing the Right Bid		7	1139	February 12, 2019
How should I value perceived quality vs price? Choosing the Right Bid		12	1112	October 17, 2018
What's a change order? Do they affect the building permit? Contractor Relations cost-estimates		5	1898	October 4, 2018
Should a contractor itemize their bid? Choosing the Right Bid		14	3273	September 7, 2018
Do contractors need to be certified or licensed in mold remediation? Finding Contractors mold , contractor-licensing		2	1014	June 17, 2018
How do you get a contractor to work after you paid him? Contractor Relations		2	825	June 5, 2018
When does a project need a civil engineer? Working with Contractors civil-engineer		3	494	June 5, 2018
Best high-end builder in San Francisco? Hiring a Contractor		0	568	May 23, 2018
How can I find a licensed builder in Douglas MA? Finding Contractors		2	556	May 21, 2018
Why shouldn't owners buy their own materials to save money? Hiring a Contractor		10	1659	May 21, 2018