Hammer & Hand Planning Notes
Confirm active licensing and insurance, then look closely at how the contractor defines scope, communicates changes, schedules work, and documents payments. A detailed proposal is more useful than a low number with vague allowances.
Ask who will supervise the project, how often you will receive updates, which trades are used, and how punch-list and warranty items are handled. The working relationship matters because remodeling requires frequent decisions and direct communication.