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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. TURNKEY CONTRACTOR VS DIY INVESTOR

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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