Click On Code Of Ethics Content:

1	Stability: Bank Letter, Supplier Reference Letters
2	Insurance Certificate
3	Reputation: BBB Letter
4	Industry Memberships
5	Customer References
6	Professionalism: Worker Conduct Agreement
7	Bid Specifications
8	No Pressure Sales Agreement
9	Workmanship: Jobsite Photos
10	Extended Workmanship Warranty
11	Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

 

STABILITY

You need to make sure that any contractor you do business with has proven themselves in the past, and will be there if you need them in the future. Don’t just ASK the contractor if they are stable; look for tangible proof of longevity and financial stability by asking for the items listed.

What To Look For: Company Tangibles

Believe it or not, many contractors use a pickup truck for an office and showroom. Make sure that any contractor you’re dealing with is substantial enough to have a real office with all the normal business functions—accounting, production, sales, etc. And if a contractor does not have a showroom, that should tell you something. Don’t fall for the “we just use our past customers" homes as our showroom” line.

What To Look For: Supplier Letter

Supplier letters are written confirmation of the company’s dealings with a supplier of the product that they build with. These letters are easy for your contractor to obtain from suppliers — if yours says they are difficult to obtain, then there might be something that they’re trying to hide.