A reliable contractor list takes years to build and minutes to damage. The patient process is the only one that produces it.
Use them on small jobs first
Test a new contractor on a low-stakes job before trusting them with a major one. Quality, communication and tidiness all reveal themselves on day one.
Pay promptly
A contractor who waits six weeks for an invoice to clear becomes a contractor who answers the phone last. Pay quickly to be called first.
Keep the documentation
Insurance, registrations, certifications — the contractor is part of your compliance file as well as your supplier list.
