Avoiding the con in construction
Subtitle: how to plan for hassle-free home building, renovation, and repair
By: Kia Ricchi
Publisher: Centerline Production, Inc.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: St. Cloud, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780615310282
Subjects: Building; Popular works; Amateurs' manuals; Maintenance and repair; Consumer education; Contractors; House construction; Selection and appointment; Remodeling; Superintendence; Dwellings
Other titles: How to plan for hassle-free home building, renovation, and repair
Description: "You'll learn how to: Develop a concise and inclusive scope of work that details what, exactly, the contractor will do; research the contractor's license and insurance, as well as his or her construction history and personal background; recognize proposals and contracts that are one-sided or unfair."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Cover your assets; title: The who, what and why of contracting; title: Plan the work and work the plan; title: Finding the right person for the job; title: Contractor qualifications; title: Insured against loss; title: Bonds: The third-party guarantee; title: I spy, oh my!; title: May I propose?; title: Contracts; title: Permit me to explain; title: Inspections: Get them done right; title: A look at liens; title: Other project considerations; title: In a nutshell.