Testimonials

I am so grateful for what this system has done for me and my family! Unfortunately I had already hired a contractor to build a deck and remodel my front porch before I purchased this system. I was having nothing but problems; starting the work without permits, inspection failures, shoddy work, etc. I stumbled on your web site through ContractorCons.com while researching ways to deal with my disreputable contactor. I instantly purchased the Project Tracking Form, Communication journal and the Final Inspection Checklist and diligently began using them in anticipation of having to take my contractor to court. I wound up having to sue the contractor for a total of $25, 000.00 for the shoddy work that had to be redone by another contractor (for which I went back and purchased the rest of the kit). Having every conversation, promise, statement and excuse documented in the Communication Journal, along with every payment, inspection failure, etc. on the Project Tracking Form, created an open and shut case! I received the judgement for full restitution and found a great contractor to finish the project via the rest of your system. Way to save the day!
Stephen S.
San Diego, CA


Being a single mother of two daughters, I am very cautious as to whom I allow into my home. When I decided to convert our garage into a third bedroom for my oldest, I was very wary about hiring a trustworthy contractor for the job. I came across your Hiring System online while looking for companies in my area and was relieved to find such valuable information. At first, the entire system seemed a bit much to ask of a contractor to be honest, but realized that it was exactly what I needed to feel comfortable with hiring a stranger. Once I went through the screening process with the fist three contractors I met, only one had completed the Contractor Validation Statement and returned it before the scheduled estimate. Right then I knew that this system was invaluable in protecting my family. I went through 10 contractors to finally get 3 comparable estimates and complete the system. WOW! The Contractor Rating Form made it very easy to pick the right guy and he did a pheonominal job!
Heather P.
New York, NY


"I was very nervous about hiring a contractor for my bathroom remodel. I had heard so many bad things that contractors do to people. I used the entire Hiring Kit and not only found a great contractor, but it helped me eliminate a few companies that I may have hired without this system. The Contractor Rating Form really simplified the decision process."
Kelly C.
Montvale, NJ


My wife and I had gotten referrals from our Architect to construct a second level on our home. We found the How To Hiring System online and decided to purchase it to help ensure we didn't wind up like so many others you hear about. After having each contractor complete the Validation Statement and Insurance Verification Form, they each knew that we were serious about doing the project and serious about hiring a reputable contractor for the job. Once we entered all the information we gathered about each contractor into the Contractor Rating Form, it was very easy to see the differences between them and to choose the best one for our project. The contractor we chose was fully aware that we were using the Project Tracking Form and Communication Journal from the kit which we believe forced him to be diligent in making sure everything was done right. We had an outstanding experience throughout the entire process and would like to thank you for making it so much easier than we thought it would be.
John and Cathy J.
Bel Aire, MD


My wife and I had met with 5 contractors for our kitchen remodeling project and just seemed to get more confused with each one we met. Each one had advice on what to look out for with other contractors. Once we purchased this Hiring Kit, we were able to eliminate 3 of the previous companies right off the bat. One of which we were actually considering to hire for the job. That would have been a disaster!
Anthony P.
Malibu, CA


Hiring a contractor to remodel the interior of our home was a scarey proposition. We had heard som many horrible stories on TV and even from our next door neighbor. Being new the area made us even more skidish and vulnerable. This Hiring System was the way we got the same value of a customer referral. Once we Interviewed our fist 2 contractors, we instantly found reason for concern and eliminated one before wasting any time with him. We went on to Interview 2 more contractors and were ultimately very please with the one we chose. Once the project was completed, we used the Final Inspection Checklist to do a walk-through with the contractor and surprisingly found a major issue that would have gone overlooked until it was too late. The contractor was able to rectify the problem prior to receiving the final payment and our overall experience was extremely positive. Using this system has mede it very clear what people don't know about hiring a contractor. We are so glad we found your web site and tell everyone that they are crazy to hire a contractor without this sytem.
Ed and Karen F.
Denver, CO


I would like to thank you for providing much needed information to the public. We had finished our basement 3 years ago and thought we had hired an outstanding, reputable contractor for the job. Let's just say that he didn't turn out to be as reputable as we were lead to believe! We recently used this Hiring Kit to help us find a truely reputable and trustworthy company to put an addition on our home. After our last experience, we didn't want to take any chances being that we were spending nearly $150, 000.00 on this project. The Contractor Validation Statement and Contractor Rating Form eliminated many companies before we ever even met them because they were not willing to provide us with the information on the form. Once companies saw the extent to which this kit protects the homeowner, they would run for the hills. Only the truely confident and reputable contractors had no issue with the steps we were taking by using this system. We used every Form and Questionnaire in the kit and were amazed at the results! Thank you.
Vincent and Marie C.
Clearwater, FL