Planning & Permits
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Construction Company
By Pilgrim Mill Construction · Published November 10, 2026 · Updated November 10, 2026
The short answer
Before hiring a construction company, ask about licensing and insurance, who will manage your project day to day, how communication and changes are handled, what the estimate includes and excludes, how payment is scheduled, and what warranty is provided.
About the company
- Can you provide your license and certificates of insurance?
- Who will be my day-to-day contact?
- Which work do you perform and which do you subcontract?
About communication
- How often will I receive updates?
- How are decisions and changes documented?
- How do you handle unexpected conditions?
About the estimate
- What is included and excluded?
- How were allowances determined?
- What assumptions did you make?
About the contract
- What is the payment schedule?
- How are change orders priced?
- What warranty do you provide, and how do I request service?
For a practical view of how budgets, decisions and project records are coordinated, explore Pilgrim Mill Construction’s construction project management approach.
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