Make certain your work contract spells out clearly the remediation in place for damage to your property in the unfortunate event that it occurs.

Nate H.

Ask the contractor if he or she has completed or managed this type of work before. Be specific about the individual trades involved (electrical, plumbing, tiling) and ask for references.

Nigel H.

Originally, the job was projected to take about one week, but it slowly extended to last more than three weeks. I had to take our laundry to the laundromat. The refrigerator had to be kept in the living room...It was pretty challenging.

Stephanie C.

Many homeowners are unaware that the masonry company isn't responsible for cleaning the debris left behind...While I would always tell the homeowners upfront about this, many masons neglect to.

Industry Insider Terrance J.

It would have been sensible to do the countertop replacement first, but sometimes action overtakes common sense. In the end, everyone was careful not to ding up our new carpet, so there was no harm done.

Curt S.