5 Red Flags to Watch For

when hiring a subcontractor

One of the many frustrations that come from remodeling, building or updating your home is hiring subcontractors that aren’t honest. Today we’re sharing contractor, Andrew Menlove’s (Timberline Construction) red flags to watch for when getting bids and hiring out subcontractors.

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Red Flags

1. Lack of references and/or reviews

2. Requesting large sums of money upfront

3. Lack of documentation or hesitancy to provide documents

4. Refuses to give a timeframe

5. Provides bids that aren't detailed

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Did we leave any out? Share any other red flags you’ve found from previous experiences in the comment section so we can all be more aware and avoid any remodel/new build nightmares:

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For anyone currently or planning on building/remodeling and wants to be better prepared and more educated, buy our latest course with Andrew Menlove. The course includes:

• 120 min previously recorded video course featuring Andrew Menlove and Marianne Brown

• Digital download packet containing defined responsibilities during each phase of the project

• Digital download containing a management checklist/workflow

• Andrew’s excel budget template