Hiring checklist

A page to print and take with you when you hire someone to work on your home: what to check before you call, the questions to ask, what the written contract should hold, and what to keep. Pick the service.

• Air Duct Cleaning
• Dryer Vent Cleaning
• Chimney Sweeps
• Garage Door Repair
• HVAC Contractors
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Roofers
• Locksmiths
• Pest Control
• Gutter Cleaning
• Pressure Washing
• Carpet Cleaning
• Handyman Services
• Exterior Remodeling
• Landscapers
• Painters
• Tree Services
• Masonry Contractors
• Flooring Contractors

The statements about Pennsylvania's rules come from our page on How to check a contractor in Pennsylvania, which names its sources.