Clarity checklist · Hiring & money
Builder & Contractor Hiring Kit
Most project failures trace back to hiring. This kit takes you from a written scope to a signed contract, in the order you should do it, with verification steps no interview can replace.
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- 43 pages · 162 checkboxes · 13 phases
- PDF + editable Word + Excel
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162 source-stated checklist items · 43 measured PDF pages · 13 phases. START HERE guides included.
From first decision to final check
What's inside.
Taken directly from the contents of the finished checklist.
- 01Before you start: scope and key facts
- 02Before you call anyone 6 items
- 03Find and pre-screen 8 items
- 04Interview — company and track record 10 items
- 05Interview — team, site and quality 9 items
- 06Interview — schedule and communication 12 items
- 07Interview — design, permits and inspections 8 items
- 08Interview — pricing, payments and money flow 14 items
- 09Interview — specs, allowances and change orders 7 items
- 10Interview — insurance, risk and problems 8 items
- 11Interview — warranty and closeout 9 items
- 12Check references and visit sites 12 items
- 13Compare quotes and negotiate the contract 16 items
- 14Red flags and final check before signing 9 items
- 15Budget worksheet
- 16Contacts and documents log
- 17Final walkthrough and punch list
- 18Warranty and maintenance handoff
A practical guide, not a substitute for a professional.
General planning information, not engineering, legal or code-compliance advice. Codes and permit rules vary by municipality; confirm with your building department and licensed professionals. Read the full disclaimer.
PDFs are personalized with your name, email and order number. Keep the files for your own household; do not redistribute.
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