Questions for Contractors?

[Yanet Lewis]

What are some questions you should ask a contractor before they start working on renovations ?

[Laureen Youngblood]

Yes, @Sean Babischkin

Also, look up those licenses and check for claims or complaints.  Beware of multiple linked licenses as this can sometimes indicate a lack of continuity in their business dealings.

Ask for, See and call on referrals from past projects.  3 minimum from the last 6 months.

Make sure they are willing to give you detailed bids (line items for each portion with the associated cost), not gross bids with no description.

Check out the BP "The Book on Flipping Properties... or the one on Rehab Costs" by Jay Scott.  They are both awesome and give a lot of detailed information.

Good Luck