MERTON’S CONSTRUCTION Building Solutions Together Licensed, Bonded & Insured Turnkey General Contractor Ca St Lic #898904 (916) 365-1451

CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD URGES USING THESE STEPS Don’t be misled by unlicensed contractors who give a business or handyman's license number All licensed Contractors must carry their current CSLB pocket license card at all times Ask for photo ID to match to card - License has only 6 or low 7 #s and General Contractors have a B not a C Always use a Licensed, Bonded & Insured Contractor Deposit must be $1000 or 10%, whichever is less Don’t pay cash and only pay for % of work completed Use CSLB ‘Instant License Check’- takes 1 minute Contractor must provide detailed Contract with allowances for products Unlicensed Contractors or “Handymen” can only do jobs under $500 including materials - one time

CONTRACTOR LICENSE CHECK 60 Seconds Check Current CSLB Card- Contractor must carry his at all times Check ID- Name Go to www.cslb.com Type in License # Get Results Name on ID must match name on License

BEST ADVICE Use a contractor with lots of experience with flips, rentals and personal residences Always Take Notes! Ask for referrals and visit completed jobs Estimate should be revisable Get thorough bid with most items included Use Confident Contractor that can do anything Include a Contingency on contract of 10% Always have a clear and precise signed contract from contractor before starting any work

CLIENT SHOULD Schedule Estimate with Contractor ASAP Change Locks, Secure Property Leave lights & radio on, talk to neighbors Leave all utilities on and change into your name Communicate and answer Contractors calls Finish your given punch list from Contractor and be punctual to keep job on schedule Respect Contract and Contractor

CONTRACTOR SHOULD Protect you and your property Keep you informed of progress & return calls Be punctual or call & Keep Jobsite Clean Have all needed subcontractors if needed Take time to meet with you to select products Have several multiple job clients Be confident and knowledgeable A Busy Contractor is a Good Sign

TURNKEY CONTRACTOR VS DIY INVESTOR

DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) INVESTOR MANAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES MANAGE YOUR ENTIRE PROJECT PULL PERMITS DEAL WITH PLANNING AND INSPECTORS INSPECT ALL WORK PAY ALL SUBCONTRACTORS & PAYROLL LOTS OF ONSITE TIME SELECT, SUPPLY & DELIVER ALL MATERIALS SUPPLY ALL INSURANCE

TURNKEY CONTRACTOR MANAGES ENTIRE PORJECT & SUBS PULLS PERMITS HANDLES PLANNING & INSPECTORS SUPPLIES ALL CLIENT CHOSEN MATERIALS PROTECTS PROPERTY TURNS CLEAN, COMPLETED & READY TO MARKET PROPERTY OVER TO CLIENT

DUE DILIGENCE DEFINITION- REASONABLE STEPS TAKEN BY A PERSON IN ORDER TO SATISFY A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THE RESEARCH A COMPANY PERFORMS BEFORE ENGAGING IN A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION

MERTON’S CONSTRUCTION TURNKEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED CA STATE LIC # 898904 (916) 365-1451 PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ANYTIME WITH QUESTIONS OR FOR ADVICE