Questions to ask your potential remodeling contractor

Good question #5: What can I expect for cleanup? That’s really not a very good question, because everyone always promises to clean up thoroughly. It’s finding people who actually fulfill that promise that’s hard. But at least if you ask it, you have the promise to remind the contractor of if he doesn’t live up to it.
Better question #5: Tell me exactly what I can expect for dust protection and cleanup – and put it in writing. Okay, that’s not a question – it’s an order. But it’s the type of order you should give. It beats the heck out of vague verbal promises in terms of getting actual results. Make sure you reach an understanding about what to expect throughtout the project, not just at the end. And, clarify how your contractor plans to keep the unavoidable dust confined to the work area, not drifting through ths space you're living in.