Safety Tips

hire with confidence

Ontario24 connects you with local businesses, but we don’t vet them. A few simple checks help you hire safely.

Before You Hire

do a few simple checks

A short check before you commit protects your money and your home.

Check credentials

Ask for licences, insurance and WSIB coverage, and confirm business registration where it applies.

Get it in writing

Request a written, itemized quote and a clear contract before any work or payment begins.

Check reviews

Read reviews, ask for recent references and look at examples of completed work.

Watch For Red Flags

be cautious if you see

  • A price far below everyone else’s
  • Pressure to decide or pay right away
  • Large cash deposits, or payment by gift card, crypto or wire transfer
  • No written contract, address or details you can verify
  • Requests to move the conversation or payment off the platform

a note on how we work

Ontario24 is a classified directory. Listings are posted by businesses themselves, and we don’t verify or endorse them. You hire at your own discretion — these tips help you make a confident, informed choice.