• Licensed contractors have met the necessary requirements and regulations set by the state and local authorities. Licensed contractors have met the necessary requirements and regulations set by the state and local authorities.
• Insurance is essential to protect you from liability in case of accidents or damage during the project. Insurance is essential to protect you from liability in case of accidents or damage during the project.
• Bonded ensures that any harmed parties can make claims in case the contractor fails to meet their obligations. Bonded ensures that any harmed parties can make claims in case the contractor fails to meet their obligations.

• Talking to previous clients to gain valuable insight into their professionalism, timeliness, and quality of work. Talking to previous clients to gain valuable insight into their professionalism, timeliness, and quality of work.
• Ask for photos of past projects can help back up those references. Ask for photos of past projects can help back up those references.
• Perform an internet search to see if you can find reviews and ratings for a contractor. Perform an internet search to see if you can find reviews and ratings for a contractor.
• Ask how long have they been in business to get an idea of how trusted they may be. Ask how long have they been in business to get an idea of how trusted they may be.

• HVAC Systems — make sure your contractor performs a “Manual J Load Calculation” to properly determine the right size of HVAC unit. Getting a HVAC unit that’s too big will cycle on and off too often, leading to wasted energy use. An HVAC that’s too small will run too often. Either way, it would mean higher energy costs. HVAC Systems — make sure your contractor performs a “Manual J Load Calculation” to properly determine the right size of HVAC unit. Getting a HVAC unit that’s too big will cycle on and off too often, leading to wasted energy use. An HVAC that’s too small will run too often. Either way, it would mean higher energy costs.
• Ductwork — have your contractor perform a “Manual D Calculation” to ensure proper airflow throughout your home. Ductwork — have your contractor perform a “Manual D Calculation” to ensure proper airflow throughout your home.
• Attic Insulation — have your contractor tell you exactly how much insulation will be needed to achieve an “R-38 Value.” Attic Insulation — have your contractor tell you exactly how much insulation will be needed to achieve an “R-38 Value.”
• Water Heater — your contractor should help you determine the right size and capacity for your particular family’s needs. Water Heater — your contractor should help you determine the right size and capacity for your particular family’s needs.

• Complete project details — make sure your contractor performs a “Manual J Load Calculation” to properly determine the right size of HVAC unit. Getting a HVAC unit that’s too big will cycle on and off too often, leading to wasted energy use. An HVAC that’s too small will run too often. Either way, it would mean higher energy costs. Complete project details — make sure your contractor performs a “Manual J Load Calculation” to properly determine the right size of HVAC unit. Getting a HVAC unit that’s too big will cycle on and off too often, leading to wasted energy use. An HVAC that’s too small will run too often. Either way, it would mean higher energy costs.
• Estimated start and completion dates — have your contractor perform a “Manual D Calculation” to ensure proper airflow throughout your home. Estimated start and completion dates — have your contractor perform a “Manual D Calculation” to ensure proper airflow throughout your home.
• Complete, realistic timeline — have your contractor tell you exactly how much insulation will be needed to achieve an “R-38 Value.” Complete, realistic timeline — have your contractor tell you exactly how much insulation will be needed to achieve an “R-38 Value.”
• Clearly-outlined payment schedule and terms — your contractor should help you determine the right size and capacity for your particular family’s needs. Clearly-outlined payment schedule and terms — your contractor should help you determine the right size and capacity for your particular family’s needs.
• A warranty for the products and workmanship — a reputable contractor should stand behind their work. A warranty for the products and workmanship — a reputable contractor should stand behind their work.

Remember, open communication is key to a successful home improvement project. Don’t hesitate to ask additional questions that pertain to your specific project or concerns.