Choose the search that fits your project
For a repair or home improvement, start with the homeowner search and describe the work. For trade packages and project partners, use the contractor search and its trade filters.
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Contractor & Subcontractor Selection Guide
Prepare a contractor scope, compare bids and organize subcontractors for a home or construction project.
Write a comparable scope
Give bidders the same plans and revision, location, quantities, work boundaries and target dates. Identify who supplies materials, equipment, permits and cleanup. Ask bidders to state allowances and exclusions explicitly rather than leaving them implicit in a price.
Check qualifications separately
A directory listing or claimed badge does not establish licensing, insurance or suitability. For California work, use CSLB license lookup to check the current business record and classifications. Confirm project-specific insurance and qualifications separately.
Compare schedule and responsibilities
Ask about crew availability, anticipated duration, access needs and dependencies on other trades. Record how changes are priced, who communicates schedule updates and which tasks must be finished before this contractor starts.
Organize a bidding project
Contractor Pro project tools let members find subcontractors, save candidates and organize outreach. Build a shortlist around the project trades and location. Adding a company to a project does not send it an invitation; review recipients and scope before sending.
Keep the decision record
Save each written quote with its scope, date, contact and outstanding questions. Record follow-up conversations and verify important changes in writing. For California public works and other project checks, use the California sourcing checklist.