Start with Relevant Local Experience
Look for a contractor with experience coordinating projects like yours, clear insurance documentation, strong references, and familiarity with permit and inspection requirements in Hamilton.
Clarify Responsibility Before Work Begins
Confirm who provides drawings, applies for permits, schedules trades, orders materials, manages inspections, protects the site, and documents changes.
Use a Detailed Written Agreement
The contract should define the scope, assumptions, exclusions, allowances, schedule milestones, payment terms, warranty expectations, and change-order process.