You may want to get more than one estimate, ask for and check their references.

"They should not be afraid to ask for and check references," he said.

"Did you check all her references and get the deposit?"

We always recommend that people ask for and check references.

The next step would be an offer, he assumed, since the firm had checked his references.

She checked not only a contractor's references, but other work he'd done.

We scrupulously check references for at least the past five years working.

While you're checking references, ask if the contractor returned phone calls.

I usually check references, but I'm pretty desperate for help.

Anyone who has ever checked references knows that is code for volumes more.