Be carefull of the so-called "free" inspection or "my crew is in the neighborhood on another job". They seem to have extra materials left over and want to offer you a great discounted price, so they offer a free inspection and guess what? You need work done! The chances are the materials aren't the best, the workmanship is going to be shabby and the price he gives you will be so good you won't be able to pass it up. Oh and I almost forgot, you probably don't need any work done at all!
Things To Look For When Hiring A Contractor:
Check the contractor for a license and insurance
Get references of his previous jobs
Check with The Better Business Bureau for any complaints against his company
Get at least 3 estimates from other contractors
The good guys
The vast majority of home contractors are honest, reputable small-business owners who work hard to make sure that they do high quality work, use good materials. They are dedicated to your satisfaction and earnestly want to earn your recommendation. Many contractors are members of professional organizations or unions that actively work to weed out contractor scams and fraud.
Contractor Scams ExplainedJust like in your personal belongings, you always want your homes to always look good, be organized, and receive good impressions from other people. Every time, little repairs such as leaks, broken window glasses, etc. need to be done, you are always pressured to fix these things immediately. And because of this, contractor scams happen to you sometimes without your knowledge. It will only be later that youll realize that you have been fooled by these fraudulent individuals. How do contractor scams happen? Well, its something like this
First, a contractor calls on the phone or knocks on your ..
By doing your part to protect yourself, you can prevent getting taken by clever, manipulative contractors.
About The Author
Contractor General Liability Insurance In CaliforniaUnder a Contractor General Liability insurance in California,
the insurer is obligated to pay the legal costs of a business in
a covered liability claim or lawsuit. Covered liability claims
include bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and
advertising injury (damage from slander or false advertising).
The insurance company also covers compensatory and general
damages. Punitive damages aren t covered under Contractor
General Liability insurance policies because they are considered
punishment for intentional acts.
In today s litigious society, even small accidents can result ..
Kenneth Davis was born and raised in Bergen County New Jersey, where with his family owns a retail tool store called TOOLTOWN for more than 45 years. Ken started working with the family in his teens and now with his two brothers are running the business and continuing the family tradition of helping and building relationships with the community. You can stop by his store at http://www.tooltown.com and check out his products, services and other tips-techniques and do it yourself projects.
Kenneth DavisChoosing The "Right" Contractor
