Hiring a friend or relative feels safe — until something goes wrong. Then you realize it’s hard to demand corrections, penalties, or refunds because emotions are involved.
When using friends:
still sign a formal contract
still agree on timeline and payment schedule
still treat it as business, not favor
If you avoid paperwork to “keep peace,” you might end up losing both money and friendship. Clear agreements actually protect relationships.
A real contractor is not the closest person — it is the one who delivers quality, honesty, and accountability.