Contractor Verification Checklist
Before hiring, verify legal business name, license number, insurance, permit path, drainage destination, excavation impacts, written scope, warranty, and cleanup responsibilities.
Homeowner checklist
A homeowner checklist for verifying contractor identity, scope, permits, insurance, and drainage route before hiring.
Before hiring, verify legal business name, license number, insurance, permit path, drainage destination, excavation impacts, written scope, warranty, and cleanup responsibilities.
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Ask for legal business name, license number, insurance, and who will perform the work.
Get the trench route, drain type, discharge location, excavation impact, and cleanup plan in writing.
Ask what the proposal does not cover, including grading, irrigation repair, permit handling, or warranty exclusions.
This guide provides general homeowner information only. It is not professional advice, an official city resource, a contractor recommendation, a quote, a guarantee of availability, or confirmation that any provider is qualified for a specific job. Public license records and local-provider observations should be rechecked before hiring.