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Red Flags When Hiring a Contractor: What to Watch For in 2026

A licensed GC tells you what most homeowners learn too late - after the deposit is gone and the contractor has disappeared.

A licensed general contractor tells you exactly what to watch for before you hand over a single dollar.

A licensed GC tells you exactly what to check, what to ask, and what should make you walk away.

I've been a licensed general contractor since 2017. Here is exactly what I watch for - and what you should too.

I've seen homeowners lose $40,000 to contractors who showed every warning sign in the book. Here's how to spot them before you hand over a dollar.

I have seen these patterns dozens of times. Here is what to watch for before you hand anyone a check.

The information gap between you and your contractor is enormous. Here is how to level the playing field before a single hammer swings.

A licensed general contractor reveals the 5 sources you need to check before you hand over a deposit.

Most homeowners pick the lowest number. Here is why that is a mistake and what to actually look at instead.