Check the documents behind a contractor proposal

Compare the business name on the proposal with the contract and any supporting documents. Ask for clarification if another entity will perform a portion of the work. Keep the explanation with the scope so you know which party is responsible for each task.

Ask about coverage and qualifications relevant to the proposed work without assuming a particular claim is established. If you receive insurance information, confirm the questions that matter to your project with the issuing broker or appropriate adviser. Do not treat a generic document as a guarantee of coverage.

WSIB explains that a clearance shows registration and current standing, and also describes exemptions. Check which requirements apply to your hiring situation rather than assuming every homeowner and business arrangement is identical.

For regulated trade work, use the relevant authority’s verification process and identify the provider that will actually perform it. Do not infer a specialist qualification from a demolition company’s general involvement or from another company’s records.

Record unresolved document questions before signing and seek suitable professional advice where needed. This guide does not make a coverage or licensing claim about YAK. When requesting a proposal, explain the scope and ask for the documentation applicable to that exact work rather than relying on unsupported general statements.