The decisions made during the planning of a home remodeling project can dramatically affect both the experience and the finished product. When selecting a remodeler, it is imperative that you do your homework before you ever sign a contract.Remodeling Scams
Here are a few tips that will help you during the selection process:
- Always Hire Local:: If there are any problems with the project down the road, it is going to be extremely hard to get the contractor out your house. Also, there is no way of knowing the contractors reputation and/or experience.
- Beware of Aggressive Salesman:: Often times, remodeling contractors will hire commission-based salespeople in hopes of landing a healthy amount of new business. The problem is, these folks really only have one thing on their mind: closing the deal.
These types can be identified if:- The salesperson makes you feel uncomfortable.
- The salesperson is adamant that you sign the proposed contract.
- The salesperson refuses to take NO for an answer.
- No Contract:: Never—and we mean never—move forward on a remodeling project without a contract. If a mishap occurs, the contract will give you the recourse needed to ensure the issue is rectified.
- No Insurance:: Believe it or not, but there are contractors out there that do not have insurance. Ask for proof of insurance before you even begin discussing the contract. This will allow for you to figure out pretty quickly if the contractor is reputable or not.
- Referrals:: There may be no better way in selecting a contractor. Being able to not only view their past work, but receive a firsthand account of the entire experience is truly invaluable.
