Verify a contractor before signing
The score highlights missing checks; it does not recommend or certify a business.
Legal identity confirmed
Legal name, address, business number and signatory match.
Licence and subclasses verified
Active status and scope compatible with the work.
Liability insurance verified
Valid certificate, limits and covered activities.
Workforce and subcontractors identified
Responsibilities, specialty licences and supervision known.
Comparable references verified
Recent projects of similar scope and complexity.
Detailed measurable scope
Products, quantities, preparation, exclusions and cleanup described.
Permits and inspections assigned
Owner, cost, documents and hold points defined.
Price breakdown and tax clear
Labour, material, rental, markup, tax and options separated.
Schedule and lead times
Start, duration, dependencies, weather and critical products documented.
Payments tied to progress
Reasonable deposit, verifiable milestones and balance after closeout.
Written change process
Scope, price, tax and time approved before work.
Warranty and deficiency correction
Term, exclusions, process and timelines written.
Closeout deliverables
Manuals, warranties, concealed-work photos, tests and drawings planned.
No pressure or unusual payment
Verification time allowed; no opaque or cash-only payment demand.
Complete written contract signed
Clarified quote, drawings, schedule and appendices incorporated.