Verify the business
Confirm legal business name, physical or established service presence, liability insurance, workers’ compensation where applicable, and required state or local licensing.
Evaluate communication
Response time, clarity, punctuality, and willingness to explain exclusions often predict the project experience better than a polished sales presentation.
Check the agreement
The contract should identify scope, products, price, payment schedule, change-order method, cleanup, warranty, cancellation terms, and responsibility for permits.
Next step: Use this guide to create a consistent set of questions before requesting or comparing contractor bids.