HIRING A CONTRACTOR: The Questions I'd Ask Before Paying a Deposit

The Home Improvement Girl

Sep 10 2026 | 00:01:50

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Show Notes

Before paying a contractor a deposit, Charlotte walks through the questions that should make the project clear: scope, materials, subcontractors, licensing, insurance, permits, payment schedule, change orders, timing, warranties, references, cancellation terms, and the warning signs that justify slowing down. Production note: Home Improvement Girl is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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