How to Hire a Home Service Professional
Use this practical checklist to compare home service professionals, estimates, credentials, scope and communication before making a hiring decision.
Define the job before comparing
Define the job before comparing can materially affect the project. Ask the professional to explain the recommended scope, the assumptions behind the estimate, and any alternatives that may be appropriate for your home. Avoid comparing estimates until you understand what each one includes.
Ask about licensing and insurance
Ask about licensing and insurance can materially affect the project. Ask the professional to explain the recommended scope, the assumptions behind the estimate, and any alternatives that may be appropriate for your home. Avoid comparing estimates until you understand what each one includes.
Compare scope, not just price
Compare scope, not just price can materially affect the project. Ask the professional to explain the recommended scope, the assumptions behind the estimate, and any alternatives that may be appropriate for your home. Avoid comparing estimates until you understand what each one includes.
Get important details in writing
Get important details in writing can materially affect the project. Ask the professional to explain the recommended scope, the assumptions behind the estimate, and any alternatives that may be appropriate for your home. Avoid comparing estimates until you understand what each one includes.