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How to Pick a Great Contractor

Published: March 12, 2021, 11 a.m.

The home you build or buy may be the single biggest purchase you\u2019ll ever make. That\u2019s why choosing the right builder is such a consequential decision. But since we\u2019ll only ever need to do this once or twice in our lives, it\u2019s very easy to be taken advantage of, or miss red-flags before we plunk down our life savings on a tiny home. My guests this week, Paul Dashevsky and Jon Grishpul started the company GreatBuildz to connect homeowners with reliable, pre-vetted contractors. In the interview, I\u2019ll ask them the tough questions about what to look for in a contractor, and they share so many gems! Don't miss it! Also, Paul and Jon created a downloadable checklist "How To Choose A Contractor" and they're making it available to listeners of the show. You'll be able to download that at thetinyhouse.net/153.

Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/153

In This Episode:

  • You have homework: the steps you should take before you call a contractor
  • The basic things your contractor must have and why
  • Can licensed contractors legally build you a tiny house?
  • How to determine whether a contractor is right for you
  • Types of contracts and what to look for when comparing bids
  • Why you should read the contract or have an attorney help you out
  • Should your builder provide a warranty?
  • Payment schedules and reasonable expectations
  • You hired an out-of-state builder. How do you check in?


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