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Builder ChecklistREFERENCES: Ask for a list of recent remodeling jobs and interview the homeowners. CREDENTIALS: Call the Consumer Affairs Dept. in your area to find out if the contractor is properly licensed and registered with the state. The local Better Business Bureau can warn of any complaints. INSURANCE: Get a copy of the contractor's liability insurance policy and call the carrier to confirm that it is current. Call the Worker's Compensation Commission in your state to make sure the contractor is covered. CO-WORKERS: Request the names and phone numbers of all recent subcontractors that the general contractor has hired and find out if they are getting paid on time. CANCELLATION POLICY: Federal law requires contractors to provide written notice explaining that the contract may be canceled up to three business days after signing it.
DATA: BUSINESS WEEK
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