There are too many stories of people and institutions choosing the wrong civil contractor. In this regard we have compiled a simple yet comprehensive checklist to ensure that you don’t become another casualty.

Ensure that the contractor is licensed

Each and every locale has a registry for its civil contractors. This is why it is essential to find out license your locale offers to its residents. For instance California a network engineer will require a CCNA license as well a permit from the municipal council. The internet has made the process fairly simple and one should be able to check a contractor’s legitimacy online.

Ensure that the contractor Insured

A competent civil site work contractor  should be properly equipped and insured. This is a quality that enables you to get outside financing for your project and will also ease your insurance issuing. Remember to check the validity of the contractors insurance and examine their equipment for faults.

Pick a specialist

Every project has a specific skillset required to complete it. This is why it is important to opt for a civil contractor with a specialization. This will not only save you time but also money. Unfortunately some locales don’t have enough specialized contractors which might force to look for a competent practitioner out of town.

Go through work samples

Go through you contractors portfolio and examine their previous work in order to ascertain whether you can trust in their expertise. Making this step ensures that you can weed out inexperienced contractors. It will also aide you in getting a visual representation of what type of work you should expect. If possible, make this the first step as it will save you a lot of time and energy.

Follow your instinct

Human intuition always proves helpful when a project is about to commence. It allows the two parties to gauge each other and strike up a relationship. This is why it is very important to work with a contractor whom you like and respect. If your gut tells that a contractor isn’t worth the time then listen to it and look elsewhere.

Draw up a contract

After you have established that you want a certain contractor to handle your project it is now time to make matters official. In most cases, a lawyer is usually introduced at this point. However, it is important to note that basic contracts are freely available on the internet. A good contract will help you maintain a good working relationship with your contractor all while protecting you from uncertainties.