Hiring a Contractor Without Regret (Paperback)

Paperback. Would you hand a stranger a check for $50,000 without asking questions?Every year, homeowners lose thousands of dollars to bad contractors, hidden costs, permit problems, and poor workmanship. Most people assume that hiring a contractor is as simple as getting three estimates and picking the lowest price. Reality is very different.As a Certified Building Official working inside the construction industry, I have seen firsthand how projects fail, why homeowners get taken advantage of, and the warning signs that most people miss until it is too late. Building departments inspect projects for minimum code compliance, but they cannot protect homeowners from bad contracts, scams, or costly mistakes.In Hiring a Contractor Without Regret, you will discover: - The red flags contractors hope you ignore- Why the cheapest estimate is often the most expensive- The permit secrets most homeowners never learn- Common scams that cost families thousands of dollars- The truth about licenses, insurance, and inspections- How to protect yourself before signing a contract- The insider questions every homeowner should askWritten by someone who works inside the industry, this book provides practical advice, real-world examples, and trade secrets that can save you money, stress, and years of regret.Before you hire a contractor, read this book first. The few hours you spend learning could protect one of the biggest investments of your life-your home.Build Smart Series This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …