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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Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798189369353
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur L0-9798189369353
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Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
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Vendeur : CitiRetail, Stevenage, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798189369353
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