The
CSLB urges all consumers to follow these tips when hiring a contractor:
Hire
only licensed contractors
Check
the license with the CSLB at www.cslb.ca.gov or (800) 321-CSLB
Get
at least three bids and check references
Get
a written contract, and don't sign it until you understand the terms
Don't
pay more than 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is less, as a down
payment
Don't
pay cash and don't let the payments get ahead of the work.
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