Questions to Ask a General Contractor

Questions to Ask a General Contractor

Before you begin working with anyone, it’s totally normal and essential to ask him/her questions before you start a project. You want to make sure you’re working with the right person for the job. We wanted to share with you some questions you should ask a general contractor before hiring them for a job.

  • How is your business organized?
    • Who is the owner?
    • Who is in charge of projects and tasks?
  • Do you have experience with projects like mine? Same type and size?
  • Can I have the contact information for past clients?
  • How you do handle and manage scheduling?
  • What technology do you use?
  • How many subcontractors do you work with?
  • How many people will be working on this project?
  • Who will be in contact with me? How often?
  • Will I be given a timeline?
  • What happens if there is a delay?
  • Who will be supervising my project? And how?
  • Do you have workers compensation and liability insurance?
  • How do you settle disputes?
  • How much do you expect me to put down?
  • How long have you been in this line of work?

Finding the right contractor takes time and research. Talk to friends and get referrals. You want to work with someone trustworthy. The above question will help you get a better idea if this contractor makes sense to work with.

Want to become a contractor yourself? Or know someone who does? You’ll need a contractor license to practice legally in Florida and many other states.  We are a contractor licensing company. We have helped thousands of contractors across the United States get their contractor license, and we want to help you too. We are based in Florida. When you contact us, we will ask you to provide us with some basic information on your skills, background, testing, education, etc. Then, we will fill out all the paperwork, let you know if you are missing anything, have you send us the correct/new info, finish up the application, and submit it to the Board on your behalf to get you approved. We get you approved the first time

To get your contractor license, click our Florida contractor’s license page to get started with us or call 239-777-1028.

 

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