Before choosing a Jacksonville contractor to do work on  Jacksonville Fl homes,  there are some questions to ask. Find out from the potential contractor how many projects they have completed in the previous year. A list of these projects will help you decide how acquainted the contractor is with your project type. Find out if any subcontractors will be used for the project. If they will, ask to meet them as well. Be sure to get a lien waiver or lien release to avoid in case the contractor does not pay the subcontractors. Check with the contractor to see if your project will require a permit. Most states require permits for even the simplest projects. A well adept contractor will obtain all the necessary permits before beginning the work. Finally, ask to review the contractor’s references. Tell the contractor you would like to visit some projects he is currently working on. Also, ask to see some of his former completed work. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three former clients should be produced. Each of these references should be from clients with similar projects.