How to Check Your Contractor

Don't sign a contract unless that contractor checks out with you in all areas.
Lincoln can answer YES to All of the following questions.

Warranties

• Is the Product warranty in writing?
• Is the Labour warranty in writing?
• Are labour warranty claims handled locally?
• Will your product/labour warranty claims be handled by the same contractor who sold the job?
• Does the contractor offer a brand of products with an industry wide reputation for quality?

Reputation

• Does the contractor you are considering have a history of dependable service?
• Will the contractor be in business throughout the life of the product?
• Was the Contractor you are considering in business 15 years ago?

Protection

• Does the contractor provide public liability protection?
• Does the contractor provide protection against property damage?
• Does the Contractor provide trained service technicians and authorized materials for repair?
• Will the contractor meet all local and city ordinances?
• Will the contractor provide financing for the materials and labour required to complete the job?
• Will the contractor offer a service agreement covering all labour materials?
• Will the contractor cover WCB, protecting you from liability if a labourer is injured on your property during installation?
• Will your contractor provide a written estimate?
• Is the contractor fully Insured, Licensed, Bonded and willing to show you credentials if required?
• Will the contractor guarantee that only top-quality materials will be installed by fully trained, licensed and trustworthy installers?

Choosing a contractor is a critical home improvement decision. Make a bad choice and bad news may follow. Make a good selection and you satisfaction is virtually assured. This work sheet will help you find a contractor you can trust. Your contractor should answer yes to every question before you agree to anything.