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HOW TO VET
YOUR CONTRACTOR

Duration: 1.5 hours, plus 30 minute Q&A.

*Attendees are not required to stay for the Q&A. This portion of the workshop is approximately 30 minutes in length in addition to the 1.5 hour seminar.

Instructor: Nicole Jenkins

What's Included:  Informational booklet

Price:  $75

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HANDYMAN VERSUS A CONTRACTOR

  • STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

  • VERIFYING LICENSURE

  • INSURANCES

  • SUBCONTRACTORS

  • VERIFYING REFERENCES

  • INTERVIEWING CONTRACTORS AND ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS​

  • CONTRACTS

$75

Workshop Description

Hiring the right contractor can make or break your home improvement project. In this powerful workshop, you’ll learn exactly how to find and vet a qualified contractor - from the perspective of real, licensed contractors. We know the industry inside and out, and we’re pulling back the curtain to help you ask the right questions, spot red flags, and understand what truly matters when hiring for your next project. Whether you're planning a small repair or a major renovation, this workshop will empower you to:

 

  • Search for the right type of contractor for your specific job

  • Understand the difference between general and specialty contractors

  • Ask smart, strategic questions during contractor interviews

  • Review and verify licenses, insurance, and references

  • Recognize warning signs before signing a contract

  • Learn what professionals look for when hiring subcontractors themselves

 

Why Learn From Us?

Because we’re the ones being vetted every day. As licensed pros with decades in the industry, we’ve seen how poor hiring decisions lead to costly mistakes. We're here to help you avoid them. You’ll leave with a  workbook and insider knowledge that gives you a clear edge - because when you know what contractors know, you hire smarter.

THE WRONG CONTRACTOR CAN COST YOU
MORE MONEY

Homeowners who hire an unqualified or unlicensed contractor can end up paying two to three times more to fix poor workmanship, code violations, or unfinished projects.


In Northern Virginia, corrective repairs for botched renovations often range from $5,000 to $20,000+, not including the stress, lost time, and potential legal fees.

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