Contractor Vetting & Code of Conduct

Never get stuck with a bad contractor

Contractor Vetting 1

Every GreatBuildz contractor has passed our rigorous 10-point vetting process:

Contractor Vetting 2

Management Interview

Contractor Vetting 3

References

Contractor Vetting 4

Work Experience

Contractor Vetting 5

Background Check

Contractor Vetting 6

Financial Review

Contractor Vetting 7

Online Rating

Contractor Vetting 8

Contractor License Board

Contractor Vetting 9

License, Bond, and Insurance

Contractor Vetting 10

Local Expertise

Contractor Vetting 11

Contractor Code of Conduct

Match Me With Great Contractors
Contractor Vetting 12

Contractor Code of Conduct

Our contractors uphold the highest standards in the industry

Every GreatBuildz contractor signs our 20-point Code of Conduct

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I commit to responding to homeowner calls/messages/texts/emails within 24 hours.

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I commit to providing regular, timely and honest communications with homeowner. I will inform homeowner of their primary contact person.

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I commit to providing homeowner a detailed written scope, contract and schedule.

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I commit to advising the homeowner in writing (text, email, etc) of any necessary ‘extra charges’ or ‘change orders’ (for items not in the contracted scope) that may be required and a price for each item. I will not start work on any ‘extras’ until approved in writing by the homeowner.

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If I notice a potential quality issue during the project, I will alert homeowner immediately, so we can discuss options to proceed or ideas to correct.

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If I notice any potential for delays, I will alert the homeowner immediately in advance (material delays, weather delays, etc.)

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If homeowner advises me in a timely manner that he/she has an issue with my quality of work, I will work with homeowner to come to a mutually agreeable solution and make repairs.

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I agree to providing guidance/expertise to the owner regarding which materials work well or poorly in a specific situation (although homeowner makes the final decision regarding finish material selection).

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I commit to maintaining a clean, safe and organized work site.

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I agree to only use materials that are “up to code” and meet all industry standards for this specific project.

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I agree to keep my license, insurance, and bond current during the life of the project.

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I agree to obtain any necessary city/county permits for the project and pass all city/county inspections; my construction will meet all building codes.

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I agree to take a reasonable deposit and collect further payment based on the project’s percentage completion schedule.

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I agree to provide the homeowner a minimum One-Year warranty on the completed project.

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I commit to charge a reasonable price for Extras or Change Orders based on my true costs of labor, materials, and profit. I will allow homeowner two days to research prices to confirm my price estimates are reasonable.

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I commit to not prioritizing other projects at the detriment/delay of the homeowner’s project.

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I commit to not accepting too many projects simultaneously which can cause delays for homeowner’s project.

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I commit to having a crew of workers at the job site every weekday for eight full hours, except in the case of holidays and special circumstances.

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I commit that my crew of workers is experienced in the trades required by the Homeowners’ project scope. I will not use inexperienced workers.

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I commit to hiring only qualified, experienced subcontractors, who have applicable license and insurance.