Hiring a Contractor

Hi All,

Just wanted to send out a quickie entry this Friday morning. What's the topic you ask? Contractors. And how to hire them before they come in to your house and possibly cause mayhem and problems and angst...

Click on this link from 'The Old House' to get a general idea for what to look for when you hire a contractor. You might remember the television show 'This Old House' - this is an entry from the same source - enjoy!

From the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries comes this pdf document entitled, 'Hiring a Contractor or Remodeler: What You Should Know'

Finally, Consumer Reports - yes, the magazine that we have at the reference desk - has this entry for homeowners to figure out how to hire a contractor. Click here for the link.

Other local resources that you might want to consult include the New York local Better Business Bureau - click here for the link - and the Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs - click here for the link to that organization.

I hope you don't need these resources when undertaking a home remodeling-construction-repair project...but if you do... these resources might help!

Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Stu