Ontario Trade Hiring Guides
What to verify, what to ask, and the red flags to walk away from. Step-by-step checklists for hiring every major Ontario trade — written for homeowners, updated for 2026.
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How to Hire a plumber
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring plumbers in Ontario.
How to Hire an electrician
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring electricians in Ontario.
How to Hire an HVAC contractor
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring HVAC contractors in Ontario.
How to Hire a roofer
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring roofers in Ontario.
How to Hire a general contractor
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring general contractors in Ontario.
How to Hire a drywaller
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring drywallers in Ontario.
How to Hire a kitchen remodeler
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring kitchen remodelers in Ontario.
How to Hire a bathroom remodeler
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring bathroom remodelers in Ontario.
How to Hire a pest control pro
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring pest control pros in Ontario.
How to Hire a tree service pro
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring tree service pros in Ontario.
How to Hire a landscaper
Licensing, insurance, red flags, and the questions to ask before hiring landscapers in Ontario.
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ProScore scores contractors on public licence records where they apply, multi-platform ratings, and review sentiment. Use the scores to build a shortlist, then run this checklist on your finalists.
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