Sample Questions For Interviewing Contractors

Questions to Ask a Contractor

When you are searching for a contractor to install your garden, there are a number of basic questions you should ask regarding the quality of their work and their commitment to sustainability:

Ask for 2-3 references for similar projects and ask:

• What work did they complete?
• Were you pleased with the end result? Why or why not?
• Were they timely in completing the work?
• Did they keep you well informed about progress and what to expect?
• Was the foreman and crew professional in their demeanor?
• Did the crew maintain a clean construction site?
• Did they recycle materials, such as paving, plant trimmings and debris?
• Did they use natural, organic fertilizers and amendments?
• Did they install a water-conserving irrigation system that does not spill onto adjacent paving?
• Did they recommend organic compost and mulch?