The sounds of summer could easily be those of jackhammers and drills. This is the season when most people plan to renovate and revamp their properties, whether inside or out.

If this is you, you’ve likely spent months-if not years-dreaming and preparing for your renovations. You’ve saved money, picked out new furnishings, and started considering contractors.

Now its time for the reno to start. You know, companies for years have been requiring criminal background checks when hiring employees – and it should be no different when hiring contractors. These are people you will trust in your home with your family and children. This is the least you can do to ensure that you don’t inadvertently let someone dangerous work in your home.

Whether or not you choose to employ someone who has a criminal record to do your renovations is your choice. But, to fully assess the risks associated with a renovation, it’s important to know what they are. This includes the risks associated with hiring someone with a criminal record.

In Canada, approximately 4 million Canadians possess a criminal record. Criminal charges vary in nature. When hiring a contractor-or any tradesperson-some criminal charges may be more concerning than others.

Luckily, you can get a criminal background check from Triton in three easy steps. These include:

1.  Fill in your personal information. This includes legal name, contact information, birthday, gender and place of birth.
2.  Enter your payment details. Pay for your online criminal background check using Triton’s secure payment methods.
3.  Receive Results via Email.

We are an industry leader in background checks, criminal background checks, social media background checks, and education verification checks, among others. There are various benefits to using Triton:

  • Speed: Triton has the fastest turnaround time in the industry, with criminal record checks available in as little as 15 minutes.
  • Security: Triton takes security seriously and is both SOC2-compliant and PCI-certified.
  • Accessibility: Triton offers criminal background checks online, 24/7.
  • Accuracy: Unlike other background check providers, Triton obtains data from local police services and the RCMP, making it the most accurate, complete data available.

You know the common risks associated with renovations. From repairs gone awry to going over budget, renovations can be a venture fraught with disaster. Now, hopefully you can take stock of the potential risks associated with allowing contractors into your home. As with any risk, they are less likely to affect you if you can prepare.

For more information about obtaining a Triton Criminal Background Check, please visit https://www.tritoncanada.ca/criminal-record-checks/