Contractor vs. Do-It-Yourself
THINGS TO CONSIDER |
You are getting ready to build a home or complete a home project and you are trying to figure out if you should hire a licensed contractor or do the work as a do-it-yourself (DIY) project. |
TIPS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF |
Requirements
Getting Permits
Cost vs Liability
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TIPS FOR HIRING A CONTRACTOR |
What to Consider If you decide to hire a contractor, here are some things to consider:
What to Avoid
What to Include in the Contract After selecting your contractor, get a written contract detailing the work to be performed, the costs associated with each task, a timeframe with estimated start and end finish dates and protection against liens from subcontractors. In addition the contract should include:
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