Are you licensed and insured in Florida, and can I see both? A professional answers this instantly and in writing. You can verify a license on the Florida DBPR website in under a minute, and hesitation here ends the conversation.
Who actually does the work, your crew or subcontractors? Both models can work, but you deserve to know who will be in your house and who is accountable for their workmanship.
Can I see an itemized estimate? Lump sums hide soft spots. Line items show you exactly what you are buying and make competing bids comparable.
Will you pull permits and handle my HOA approval? In Boca Raton, Delray Beach and most gated communities in Parkland and Boynton Beach, the answer needs to be yes. Unpermitted work can stall a future sale.
What does the schedule look like, and what happens when it slips? Good contractors give you a start date, a finish date and a communication rhythm. Great ones tell you honestly what could move those dates.
How are change orders priced? The right answer is in writing, before the work happens, with your approval.
Ask for recent local references and a written warranty, then trust the pattern: contractors who are organized in the sales conversation are usually organized on your job site, and the reverse is almost always true too.