There's one rule that prevents almost every contractor disaster — and most homeowners learn it only after the money is already gone.
Hiring a contractor feels like a leap of faith. Vague estimates, confusing payment demands, and a written contract that somehow never gets signed until the crew is already tearing out your kitchen. This book replaces that guesswork with a step-by-step system for vetting, contracting, paying, and managing any contractor safely, from a small repair to a full renovation.
Inside, you'll find:
This book is not a design or decorating guide, and it won't teach you how to swing a hammer. It's a homeowner's operating manual for the business side of hiring — the part almost no one else teaches, and the part that decides whether your project stays on budget.
If you're about to request a bid, sign a contract, or hand over a deposit, read this first.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. There's one rule that prevents almost every contractor disaster - and most homeowners learn it only after the money is already gone.Hiring a contractor feels like a leap of faith. Vague estimates, confusing payment demands, and a written contract that somehow never gets signed until the crew is already tearing out your kitchen. This book replaces that guesswork with a step-by-step system for vetting, contracting, paying, and managing any contractor safely, from a small repair to a full renovation.Inside, you'll find: A 45-minute screening process for verifying license, insurance, and references before you ever discuss priceMilestone payment schedules for five project sizes, from an $800 emergency repair to a $120,000 remodelWord-for-word scripts for the deposit request, the early-payment plea, and the "cash discount" offerA sample change order, a sample confirmation email, and an 11-point written contract checklistPlain guidance on lien waivers and how to file a state licensing board complaint if things go wrongA one-page, 15-step workflow you can photocopy and reuse on every future home projectThis book is not a design or decorating guide, and it won't teach you how to swing a hammer. It's a homeowner's operating manual for the business side of hiring - the part almost no one else teaches, and the part that decides whether your project stays on budget.If you're about to request a bid, sign a contract, or hand over a deposit, read this first. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798189369353
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. There's one rule that prevents almost every contractor disaster - and most homeowners learn it only after the money is already gone.Hiring a contractor feels like a leap of faith. Vague estimates, confusing payment demands, and a written contract that somehow never gets signed until the crew is already tearing out your kitchen. This book replaces that guesswork with a step-by-step system for vetting, contracting, paying, and managing any contractor safely, from a small repair to a full renovation.Inside, you'll find: A 45-minute screening process for verifying license, insurance, and references before you ever discuss priceMilestone payment schedules for five project sizes, from an $800 emergency repair to a $120,000 remodelWord-for-word scripts for the deposit request, the early-payment plea, and the "cash discount" offerA sample change order, a sample confirmation email, and an 11-point written contract checklistPlain guidance on lien waivers and how to file a state licensing board complaint if things go wrongA one-page, 15-step workflow you can photocopy and reuse on every future home projectThis book is not a design or decorating guide, and it won't teach you how to swing a hammer. It's a homeowner's operating manual for the business side of hiring - the part almost no one else teaches, and the part that decides whether your project stays on budget.If you're about to request a bid, sign a contract, or hand over a deposit, read this first. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798189369353
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