Questions to Ask a Contractor in Your First Meeting
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That first meeting with a contractor? It can make or break your entire project. Ask the right questions now, and you’ll save yourself money, stress, and sleepless nights later.
In this episode, I show you the must-ask questions that every smart homeowner should bring to the table. We cover guarantees, warranties, project timelines, payment terms, and change orders.
You’ll learn how to spot vague answers, ask about warranty follow-through, and keep your payments tied to real progress. Plus, I’ll explain how to handle change orders without losing control of your budget.
Don’t go into your next project unprepared. Tune in and learn the smart questions that will help you hire with confidence.
About Hire It Done:
Hire It Done is a trusted resource for navigating the home improvement process, led by industry expert Adam Helfman. Focused on educating homeowners, Hire It Done provides key questions to ask contractors—especially those they may avoid answering. Through its weekly national radio show, Hire It Done offers practical advice and connects homeowners with elite contractors for a hassle-free experience. The platform has become a go-to for homeowners seeking expert guidance and reliable contractors.
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About Adam Helfman:
Adam Helfman has been Metro Detroit's trusted home improvement expert for over 35 years. As the founder of Hire It Done, he’s connected homeowners with top-quality contractors for two decades. Adam's popular Saturday morning home improvement radio show has been a go-to resource for Metro Detroiters for 18 years.
With his extensive industry experience, he knows the critical questions homeowners need to ask—including those contractors often avoid. Tune in to hear how you can hire the right pro and avoid costly mistakes.
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