Does the contractor provide lien waivers?
A contractor should be willing to provide lien waivers for all major suppliers and sub-contractors working on your project indicating they have been paid for the job. These waivers should be provided prior to making the final “customer acceptance” payment. Major waivers to expect include, but are not limited to, foundation work, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sheetrock, painting and material suppliers. • Does the contractor offer a warranty or guarantee their work? Anyone can offer a verbal guarantee on work performed, but when dealing with contractors insist upon a written warranty to be included in the contract. There are several different types of warranties available by both contractors and outside warranty companies. However, these third-party warranties are usually not serviced by your specific contractor and will likely come with an expense. Regardless of who will manage the warranty, make sure that there is a guideline provided specifying what is, and is not, covered as w
A contractor should be willing to provide lien waivers for all major suppliers and sub-contractors working on your project indicating they have been paid for the job. These waivers should be provided prior to making the final “customer acceptance” payment. Major waivers to expect include, but are not limited to, foundation work, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sheetrock, painting and material suppliers. • Does the contractor offer a warranty or guarantee their work? Anyone can offer a verbal guarantee on work performed, but when dealing with contractors insist upon a written warranty to be included in the contract. There are several different types of warranties available by both contractors and outside warranty companies. However, these third-party warranties are usually not serviced by your specific contractor and will likely come with an expense. Regardless of who will manage the warranty, make sure that there is a guideline provided specifying what is, and is not, covered as w
