Looking to do some major renovations, but am pretty scared to get stiffed with a dead beat contractor ( damn you Holmes on Homes)

Here is a summary of what I am looking to have done.
  • Oak Kitchen cabinets sanded and re-varnished
  • Two full bathrooms gutted and redone (remove existing ceramic, tub, vanity, toilet, etc)
  • Sand and re-varnish hardwood floors in living room and three bedrooms
  • Sand and re-varnish banisters, stairs
  • Rip out and replace hallway, dining room, and kitchen ceramic
  • Replace kitchen backsplash with new ceramic, install granite counter-top
  • Paint
  • Gyproc repair and some plastering
  • Landscaping (Can be done starting May 9th)