Dealing with contractors

[James Dainard]

One of the most common questions I get from my clients is, "What do I do when my contractor doesn't call me back, and doesn't show up to finish the job."  I did an entire webinar series on how to deal with contractors.  Just wondering from the BP community, what questions do you have about contractors? How do you deal with contractors when they don't show up for the job? 

[James Dainard]

@Alexander Felice I agree, you have to be diligent in vetting people, I rely heavily on referrals, and I try to refer good contractors whenever I can.  One of the biggest issues my clients have been having, is contractors who don't do a job well.  Then, the contractors disappear when it's time to come back and fix bad workmanship.  Essentially, these guys are stealing, by taking off with money before the job is done to completion.  I encourage my clients to give smaller down payments and withhold final payment until the job is complete.  

@Account Closed I am curious what everyone's process is for finding good contractors!