Home improvement can be daunting especially, when you do not have a ready professional contact. All the same, you should avoid falling victim to scammers.
During spring and summer, unscrupulous home improvement “professionals” flood most neighborhoods, waiting to bait unsuspecting homeowners. The scammers use cheap materials and in some cases, they even leave damages. To avoid being added on the list of those, who have been cheated off their money in the past, here are some tips for you:
Be careful
Most scammers will come to your door. They may lure you, since they eliminate the need to search for a handy man. However, they may not be qualified enough to handle the job you have at hand. Besides, some of them are swindlers or thieves. Remember you are inviting them to your home. Hence, it will pay if you are a bit cautious.
Do your own research
Before you begin working with a company, make sure you study the contractor. Get to know the way they deliver services. Are there any complaints against the company? If there are, how best have they handled them? By answering these questions, you are able to find the right company for your home improvement project.
Inquire around
To add on to the information, you already have about the company; ask around about the best service providers for home repairs. You can find helpful information and recommendations from friends, family and colleagues. You can agree that it is best to work with somebody, whose credibility and professionalism is known by somebody you trust.
Compare a few contractors
If you want the best for your home, do not settle for the first contractor, who shows up on the yellow pages or on the internet. You should pick about three companies, after which you conduct a comparison, to come out with the best contractor.
Study the contractor’s company
Now that you want to avoid scammers, you will need to do a thorough study of the company you intend to work with. Assess their services, timeline and the way they handle their customers.
Request for a written contract
If your project will take some time, it is advisable to request for a written contract. This way, the contractor will be bound by the contract and therefore, you will be assured that the job will be completed.
Be clear about payments
Before the contractor, starts on your repairs, it is important that you are clear with them about payments. This prevents you from scammers, who increase the charges, when they complete the job.
The above tips can enable you to find the right home improvement professional and keep you away from scammers and quacks.
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