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Guides for homeowners hiring a contractor, tips for contractors entering the awards, and news from Built Right Awards.
7 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Contractor
Licensing, insurance, references, permits, and warranties: seven questions that help you hire with confidence.
How to Photograph a Job for an Award Entry Using Just Your Phone
Judges can only score what they can see. Practical phone photo tips for before, during, and after shots that show off your work.
Gutter Sizing, Pitch, and Downspouts: What a Good Gutter Install Looks Like
Gutters have one job: move water away from the house. Here is how to tell whether a gutter system was designed and installed to do it.
How to Tell a Great Roof Replacement From a Bad One
Most of a roof’s quality is hidden under the shingles. Here is what our roofing judges look for, and what you can check yourself.
Introducing the Built Right Awards
A new awards program for roofers, remodelers, and installers, judged one real job at a time.