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How do I make sure he’s following code. Which is NOT

What if my contractor fails to buy materials on contract then I have to buy them. And contractors contract states r13 insulation and using free from friends r11 in new construction in exterior walls, ceiling and attic Footer is ground level blocks Had quick create used structure damage done to my existing home. I’m having to buy most materials because he admitted to mismanagement of my money. Won’t provide receipts insurance info or business license

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Dec 23, 2019

To determine whether a contractor has been performing up to code, it could be helpful to get a city or county inspector out to the job site to have a look. Alternatively, it might also be helpful to hire another contractor to come in and inspect the work that's being done. They'll be able to provide their own expert opinion as to whether the job is being competently performed. Of course, it's probably also worth pushing a bit harder to determine whether the contractor is licensed and bonded before proceeding too far along. If the work requires licensure and the contractor doesn't have the necessary qualifications for that work, it could be a sign that there will be additional issues down the road. And, if you have the contractor's business name and what county they're business is established in, the West Virginia Division of Labor has a site that could be useful on that front: West Virginia Contractor License Search. What's more, keep in mind that if a contractor hasn't been following the contract or agreement you had with them, then contract claims against the contractor or even a breach of contract claim could be on the table.

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