What should you ask about scope and pricing?
Ask what is included, excluded, assumed, or allowed for; how unresolved items are handled; and how scope changes become written decisions.
- Request comparable scope detail
- Identify owner-supplied items
- Understand allowances and contingencies
What should you ask about the working relationship?
Clarify the primary contact, meeting rhythm, decision deadlines, documentation tools, site access, and how urgent issues are escalated.
- Know who can approve changes
- Ask how progress is recorded
- Set expectations for occupied homes
What should you verify independently?
Verify any license, insurance, registration, reference, warranty, or professional credential through appropriate current sources rather than relying on a badge alone.
- Request current documentation
- Speak with relevant references
- Review the written agreement carefully