# 🏗️ 5 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Contractor Agreement **URL:** \ **Category:** Hire a Trade\ **Created:** [August 19, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071 "2025-08-19T19:57:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 7:57pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/1 "2025-08-19T19:57:25Z")
Before you hire a contractor for your reno, it’s important to get everything clear before you sign anything. Asking the right questions can save you trouble later. 1. **What’s Included in the Price?** Know what the price includes, like materials, work, permits, and cleanup. This helps avoid unexpected costs. 1. **What’s the Timeline?** Ask how long the work will take and when they’ll begin. Plans can change, but get a realistic schedule in writing. 1. **Who Deals With Permits?** Know who handles permits to avoid legal issues. 1. **How Do I Pay?** Don’t pay everything at the start. Pay a deposit first, then payments as the work gets done. 1. **What If There’s a Problem?** Ask about guarantees and how they’ll fix mistakes. A good contractor will put this in writing. Make sure you’re happy with the answers before signing. A good contract protects you and the contractor and helps make your reno successful. ---
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/2 "2025-08-19T19:59:01Z")
Thank you ill take note of this next time ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/3 "2025-08-19T19:59:50Z")
Good, Take note ooooo ---
**Author:** ![Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/lexi_carter1/32/2767_2.png) [@Lexi\_Carter1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Lexi_Carter1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/4 "2025-08-19T20:06:29Z")
Always a smart step in renovation. Asking the right questions up front helps avoid costly surprises later and sets clear expectations between you and your contractor. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/5 "2025-08-19T20:13:05Z")
Sure, it will save you from argument after ---
**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/6 "2025-08-21T00:11:25Z")
Thanks for a thoughtful insight ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/5-questions-to-ask-before-signing-a-contractor-agreement/21071/7 "2025-08-21T00:13:39Z")
You are welcome dear