Hard, Fast Rules for Contractors: Thread 1

[Erik Garland]

Hey gals/guys, I'd like to start a simple, easy to read, concise thread for rules evaluating contractors.  Let's try this....max of FIVE rules per person (top 5), label them YELLOW, RED, RUN(somewhat subjective, but gets the ball rolling) . If you have a statement how to vet/evaluate a contractor then red/yellow flag not needed. Please stay concise.  I will review periodically re-compile the list.  Thanks

There will be another thread for explanations and nitty gritty....this will be one in a series of threads.

DIY rennovations can make help your bottom line a lot....Expensive lessons with contractors can tear apart your margin.

1: RUN: contractor gets out of car smelling like alcohol

2:Yellow: contractor's kid is ALWAYS sick

3: Yellow: contractor slow to provide references

4: Red: No ID presented on request

5: Yellow: Requests to borrow YOUR tools