Contractors should be using this time to get all your paperwork together. You want your continued educations classes taken and your license ready to go. Review your BBB rating and make sure you have all your awards and referrals ready. Wouldn’t it look better if when you approached a house you had a folder already set up? Which would include copies of your license, awards and information on roofing and siding for the customers to browse. Certainly you should have your business name on your vehicle. This is very important in building trust with your customers. What other things do you think are important?

-They also should have Insurance.

-Car detailing. This sounds miniscule but if a contractor is legit why wouldn’t they drive a detailed car?

-Read the small print in the contracts. If something sounds weird, ask the contractor to explain what this means.

-Signing contracts on the spot when someone knocks on your door. This sales tactic can leave you open to hiring the contractor before you even have time to check them out.

-Do your research. Check your local government agencies for information, call your local Better Business Bureau and ask for referrals, or pictures of previous jobs.