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As a Contractor:
...What is 1 thing I should always do when getting a yes from a customer to perform a certain job?
The one thing you should always do when getting a yes from a customer to perform a certain job is...
Immediately describe the job in writing along with the agreed upon price and have the customer sign the paperwork. i.e. a contract

...What is 1 thing I should always do when a customer asks me to perform additional work that was not covered in my contract?
The one thing you should always do every time a customer asks you to complete work that was not covered in your contract is...

You should describe the additional work in writing along with the additional cost of course and have the customer sign the additional work order before starting the additional work.

Hiring a Contractor:
IMPORTANT, IMPORTANT, IMPORTANT
...What is a HUGE problem with the state of Connecticut's Home Improvement Contractor's License?
A HUGE problem with the state of Connecticut's Home Improvement Contractor's License is that anyone who applies for it can get it. There are absolutely no tests or qualifications required other than a mailing "home" address in the state of Connecticut to obtain a Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor's License.

...What is one of the biggest truths when hiring a contractor?
You typically get what you pay for.

...What is 1 incredibly important thing I should always request when hiring a contractor?
One incredibly important thing you should always request from a contractor you agreed to hire to perform work on your home or business is a written contract.

...What is 1 thing I should always include in the contract when hiring a contractor?
One thing you should always include in your contract when hiring a contractor is a time restraint, a deadline. In fact, to carry this a step further, you should include a penalty for every day the contractor goes passed your deadline.

NOTE:
You must be reasonable however. There are things outside of the contractor's control such as weather, delivery problems, employees being sick, etc.

...What are the 4 biggest concerns I should have when considering a contractor for a job I need completed on my home?
The amount of experience the contractor has.
The number and quality of the contractor's referrals.
The number of jobs the contractor is currently working on.
The insurance the contractor carries.

...What is something you should always try and do when you have to hire a contractor who has never worked for you before?
One thing you should always do when you have to hire a contractor who has never worked for you before is hire him for a small, almost trivial job, first.
This should then give you somewhat of an idea of what he's like to work with as well as his craftsmanship.

Save Money:
...What are the 2 biggest ways to save a lot of money on my construction project?
1.) Ask the contractor if the price he gave you is the absolute best he can do.
2.) Offer the contractor cash.

Using a Contractor:
...What are the 2 things you should always do when asking a contractor to perform additional work above and beyond what you and the contractor contracted for?
Have the contractor draw up a written document stating all the additional work to be performed above and beyond what you and the contractor contracted for as well as the cost for the additional work.


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