How to Do a Background Check on a Contractor
Whenever you are inviting a contractor into your home to do work, it’s important to make sure that they are qualified to do the type of work you need and licensed. However, you also want to protect you family, your home and your possessions by making sure that the contractor is trustworthy. Here are a few tips for running a background check on a contractor. The first step is to collect the contractor’s full name, address and license number. You will need this information to run your background check. Secondly, ask the contractor to supply three references. You want to contact all of the references and ask if they is satisfied with the contractor’s work. You may also want to ask the reference if you can visit and inspect the contractor’s work. The third step is to contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) or look up your contractor on the Better Business Bureau website in you area. The website will let you know if there have been any complaints made against the contractor. The fourth step in the hiring process is to find out whether the contractor is insured. They should be covered against property damage and personal liability in case of accidents. It is a good idea for you to ask the contractor for the name of their insurance carrier and call to verify their coverage. Lastly, you want to run a criminal background check through Integrascan.com. Our background checks are very extensive and include the following…a sex offender check, criminal records and arrest records, a …
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