Too Paranoid? Security cameras for contractors

[KJ D'Costa]

So after reading several horror stories about contractors and apparently the increasing need to both babysit and warden them, I wonder if there was more effective way. Has anyone installed security cameras inside their flips to monitor the crew via live feed? I once kenneled my dog and the owner gave his clients a web address to view both the kennel and play area while away.  Would it work, or is it a bit overboard?

[Dawn Anastasi]

If a contractor left a whole bunch of cigarette butts outside the front door of a property, they aren't respecting the area and need to be told to clean up after their mess.

I don't feel I need to "babysit" the contractor.  If I have to, then they aren't a very good contractor.  I expect quality work for a fair price on a reasonable time schedule.  Otherwise I stop working with them and find someone else.