What to document before hiring a contractor
The core information to capture before work begins.
How to compare contractor bidsLook past the bottom-line number and compare scope, payment terms, exclusions, and timing.
Why change orders need a paper trailKeep extra work, added cost, and schedule changes from becoming fuzzy later.
What to photograph during a renovationDocument progress, hidden work, materials, and problems while they're visible.
Building a contractor punch listTurn the final walkthrough into a clear list of unfinished or corrective work.
Get the complete systemUse PROJECTPROOF's 17-page Contractor Paper Trail Kit.