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I am planning to hire a general contractor for the first time to remodel our master bathroom, what specific questions should I ask during the initial interview to avoid getting scammed?

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I am planning to hire a general contractor for the first time to remodel our master bathroom, what specific questions should I ask during the initial interview to avoid getting scammed?
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FTC hiring a contractor home improvement written contract payment schedule insurance references consumer adviceGoogle ↗
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North Carolina general contractor licensing bathroom remodeling threshold official contractor boardGoogle ↗
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FTC hiring a contractor home improvement written contract payment schedule insurance references consumer advice Google ↗
North Carolina general contractor licensing bathroom remodeling threshold official contractor board Google ↗

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FTC hiring a contractor home improvement written contract payment schedule insurance references consumer advice
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North Carolina general contractor licensing bathroom remodeling threshold official contractor board
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