How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor in Southeastern PA: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire

Glass upper cabinets in a Chadds Ford, PA kitchen remodel by Fedor Fabrication

Last updated: May 2026 · Alex Smearman, Fedor Fabrication Key Takeaways Any PA contractor doing more than $500 in home improvement work must be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) — verify at hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov. The most important financial question: “Fixed price or allowances?” Stack four or five allowances and a $45,000 estimate quietly becomes … Read more