A Word Of Caution To Anyone Who Will Be Hiring a Home Remodeling or Home Improvement Contractor
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I was taken advantage of by an unlicensed contractor who told me he was a licensed contractor!
A warning to consumers to beware of unscrupulous contractors
Homeowners, when hiring a contractor for home remodeling, home construction projects, remodeling, installing doors, installing windows, bathroom remodels, new kitchen cabinets, and a job a simple as hurricane shutter installation, this industry is notorious for scams and con artist who see you as a financial opportunity and can leave you with a timely and costly mess!
Check out these few cautionary consumer tips before you hire for home improvements:
1. What for the "con" in construction--
Con artist are conducting scams everyday in the construction industry. These cons will fool you and come in many different disguises. They will act like your friend, tell you how much money they will save you, and make you promises of unrealistic low prices to close a deal. They will tell you that they are a licensed contractor.
2. When hiring from the classifieds--
The classified section of the newspaper is where many unlicensed contractors will advertise their services. They will use words like "licensed and insured" and "Free Estimates" to entice you.
3. "Licensed and Insured" really means--
The contractor has earned a contractor's license and carries the required and necessary insurance. Generally, this contractor will be registered with your local building department.
4. Are Handyman licensed and insured--
Handyman are not contractors and many times their business card will say that they are licensed and insured and they will advertise home improvement services. If you hire a handyman do not allow them to do work that is regulated by the State or your local government. Click here for what you need to know related to the work a handy man can do.
Red Flag Warnings you must pay attention to when hiring a contractor.
Con artist are conducting scams everyday in the construction industry. These cons will fool you and come in many different disguises. They will act like your friend, tell you how much money they will save you, and make you promises of unrealistic low prices to close a deal. They will tell you that they are a licensed contractor.
2. When hiring from the classifieds--
The classified section of the newspaper is where many unlicensed contractors will advertise their services. They will use words like "licensed and insured" and "Free Estimates" to entice you.
3. "Licensed and Insured" really means--
The contractor has earned a contractor's license and carries the required and necessary insurance. Generally, this contractor will be registered with your local building department.
4. Are Handyman licensed and insured--
Handyman are not contractors and many times their business card will say that they are licensed and insured and they will advertise home improvement services. If you hire a handyman do not allow them to do work that is regulated by the State or your local government. Click here for what you need to know related to the work a handy man can do.
Red Flag Warnings you must pay attention to when hiring a contractor.
5. Craigslist contractors--
Be very cautious when looking for a contractor on craigslist. Many of the stories about shoddy work and contractors that appear in the news are about contractors that were unlicensed and advertised on craigslist.
Be very cautious when looking for a contractor on craigslist. Many of the stories about shoddy work and contractors that appear in the news are about contractors that were unlicensed and advertised on craigslist.
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