10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Construction Contractor

The checklist

Is the contractor (or its engineer) registered with PEC? Can you visit 2–3 of their completed and running sites? Is the quotation a detailed BOQ — or just a rate per sq ft? Are water tanks, septic tank, boundary wall, gate and finishing items written in the scope? Which brands and grades: cement, Grade-60 steel, first-class bricks? Who supervises the site daily — an engineer or only a foreman? Is there a written payment schedule linked to stages (not dates)? What tests will be done — cubes, steel, soil? What happens if prices rise or the work is late (penalty / escalation clause)? Is there a defects-liability period after handover (e.g. 6–12 months)?

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10 questions to ask any contractor

The checklist

Compare quotations properly

Planning to build? Let's talk.