How to Vet Your Contractor

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 of hands-on experience, we’ve seen how poor hiring decisions lead to costly mistakes. We're here to help you avoid them. You’ll leave with a downloadable workbook, checklists, and insider knowledge that gives you a clear edge - because when you know what contractors know, you hire smarter. Duration: 1.5 hours, plus 30 minute Q&A discussion. 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. Materials: Includes reference booklet Location: TradeWorx Academy – Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA Located on upper level, next to the old Lord & Taylor above CERT.