How to choose a Utah remodeling contractor you can trust.

Verify the license and insurance

• Look the contractor up on the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) license lookup. Check that the license is active and matches the company name on your contract.
• A B100 General Building Contractor license covers general residential remodeling. Specialty work (electrical, plumbing) must be done by properly licensed trades.
• Ask for proof of general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.

Insist on a written, itemized estimate

• The estimate should list scope, materials or allowances, permits, exclusions and a schedule. Vague one-line bids make fair comparison impossible.
• At ProCareMan, online estimates are free. If you want us to see the space, the on-site consultation is $99 and is credited toward your project when you hire us.

Payments, change orders and warranty

• Payments should follow completed milestones, not run far ahead of the work.
• Every change should be a written change order with its price, approved before the work is done.
• Get the warranty terms in writing: what is covered, for how long, and how to request service.

Red flags

• Pressure to sign today, cash-only deals, or a large upfront payment before any materials are ordered.
• Asking you to pull the permit yourself, or suggesting the work does not need one when it clearly does.
• No physical address, no license number, or reluctance to put promises in writing.

Common questions