Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Contractor Screening and Selection
Contractor Screening and Selection guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Contractor Screening and Selection? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Contractor Screening and Selection work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Contractor Screening and Selection work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Contractor Screening and Selection labor cost? What are the important Contractor Screening and Selection quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Contractor Screening and Selection - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Contractor Screening and Selection? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Contractor Screening and Selection expect to pay between $745.50 to $1,810.50 for each hire contractor. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Contractor Screening and Selection work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Contractor Screening and Selection. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Contractor Screening and Selection project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Contractor Screening and Selection work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the hire contractors may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Contractor Screening and Selection something that I can do myself? | The typical Contractor Screening and Selection project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Contractor Screening and Selection requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Contractor Screening and Selection work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 5 days. |
Contractor Screening and Selection - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Contractor Screening and Selection. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Contractor Screening and Selection work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- Inspect the relevant work of all candidates; the work experience and finish quality should be consistent with project requirements
- Perform a background check to determine proper license status, valid insurance and clean criminal record
- Check references of all candidates for work related problems before work begins
- Check professional license and bonding status required by local building authority
- Ensure that all trade labor has proper bond and professional insurance coverage before work begins
Contractor Screening and Selection - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Contractor Screening and Selection. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the hire contractors work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Discuss all quality, performance, design, timing and cost requirements
