Contractor Checklist Generator

Why: Ensures legal operation; needed for warranty claims and tax invoices.

Why: Experience reduces risk of rookie mistakes on your project.

Why: Speaking to past clients reveals reliability, quality, and punctuality.

Why: Seeing finished work in person is the best quality check.

Why: Fly-by-night operators are harder to hold accountable post-project.

Why: Sub-contracting adds coordination risk and dilutes accountability.

Why: A written SOW prevents 'I thought it was included' disputes.

Why: Branded specs lock in quality; generic specs invite substitutions.

Why: Hidden extras (hardware, transport, scaffolding) inflate the final bill.

Why: BOQ lets you compare like-for-like across contractors.

Why: BWR, MR, or commercial ply have very different lifespans.

Why: Granite thickness, edge polish, and sink cutout matter for durability.

Why: Tile size affects wastage, grouting cost, and final look.

Why: One coat vs two coats is night-and-day difference in finish.

Why: 12.5 mm gypsum lasts longer than 9.5 mm; POP cracks more.

Why: Undersized wires are a fire hazard; branded wires carry warranties.

Why: Cheap pipes leak within 2-3 years; branded CPVC/PPR last 25+.

Why: Skipped waterproofing leads to seepage complaints within months.

Why: Variable quotes can balloon 30-50% by project end.

Why: Milestone-based payments protect you from slow or stalled work.

Why: More than 20-30% advance shifts too much risk to you.

Why: 18% GST as a surprise addition blows any budget.

Why: These are common hidden extras that add 5-10%.

Why: Receipts prove brand claims and enable warranty claims.

Why: Change-order rates should be agreed before, not after.

Why: Get a written timeline — verbal promises are forgotten.

Why: A granular schedule lets you track progress meaningfully.

Why: Without penalty, there is no incentive to finish on time.

Why: 2 workers on a full-home project signals understaffing.

Why: Unsupervised labour leads to quality and safety issues.

Why: Avoid neighbour complaints and society rule violations.

Why: Material delays are common — a backup plan prevents standstills.

Why: Industry standard is 1 year on labour, 5-10 years on hardware.

Why: Exclusions (e.g., 'normal wear') should be explicit.

Why: 48-hour response should be written into the agreement.

Why: Snag period defects are the contractor's responsibility.

Why: Users need to know how to maintain the work to preserve warranty.

Why: No written contract = no legal recourse.

Why: Incomplete contracts leave room for dispute.

Why: If you need to fire them mid-project, terms should be pre-agreed.

Why: Photo documentation protects both parties.

Why: Written progress reports create an audit trail.

Why: Worker injury liability falls on you if the contractor is uninsured.

Why: Dust, paint splatter, and scratches damage existing interiors.

Why: Debris accumulation is a safety hazard and delays other trades.

Why: Municipal rules on construction waste disposal carry fines.

Why: Society fines for damaged common areas fall on you, not the contractor.

Why: Snag lists document defects that must be fixed before closure.

Why: Retention amount (5-10%) ensures contractor returns to fix issues.

Why: Without invoices, manufacturer warranties cannot be claimed.

Why: Written confirmation that the project is complete per agreed scope.

Why: Joint inspection catches issues before the contractor leaves.