1. Confirm the sales person works for the company. •Verify that the individual with whom you are speaking is an authorized agent of the company that was referred by ServiceMagic. 2. Ask for a copy of the companys license. •It is important that you verify the license is still in good standing. Also keep in mind that certain states or provinces do not require licensing if the job is under a certain dollar amount. Remember that you can find a list of your states licensing requirements on the ServiceMagic website. We recommend before working with a service professional, that you verify information presented is still current and/or acceptable to you. While ServiceMagic may be notified of changes in member service professional insurance coverage which are then confirmed with insurance agents or companies, we cannot guarantee that insurance information is still valid at time of presentation. We recommend that you obtain a copy of the service professionals insurance certificate where applicable. 3. Ask for proof of insurance. •Ask the company to provide a copy of their insurance certificate. We recommend that you verify with the insurance agency or carrier that the policy is still in good standing. •General Liability insurance typically covers a contractor for accidents that occur while the contractor is working. However, there are exclusions to coverage, and you should confirm the actual scope of the contractors coverage directly with the contractor. 4. Finalize the contract before starting on a project. A good contract... •Should be written on company letterhead •Should contain the companys name, address, phone numbers, and license number (if applicable) •Should contain the consumers name, address (where work is to be performed), and phone numbers •Is dated when it is written •Includes a detailed description of the work that is going to be performed •Provides dollar amounts associated with each task included in the project •Includes an anticipated/estimated start and finish date •Provides a payment schedule •Includes a termination clause •Contains a clause that protects the homeowner from any potential mechanics liens once you have paid the contractor in full •Clearly states whether permits will be pulled, and who will be responsible for pulling them. Read more: homeadvisor/article.show.10-Steps-for-Hiring-Service-Professionals.13245.html#ixzz2hjYlyWAM
Posted on: Mon, 14 Oct 2013 21:58:21 +0000
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