How do you know you are hiring a legit contractor? Maybe you are buying your first house and if you are like me, know nothing about home repairs or the costs involved. It pays to do some research into who you are going to hire to make important repairs especially when you are dealing with such a large investment. A good start is making sure your contractor is licensed. Checking their Google and yelp reviews will also help shed some light on their work ethic. Contractor scams cost the industry $72 billion in lost revenue per year. That is a lot of money. Good thing the team over at roofclaims.com put together this How to guide to help you spot the red flags of construction scams.
Below you will see some of the most common warning signs of shady contractors:
- Goes door to door looking for business without credentials
- Pressures you to decide immediately
- Accepts only cash or asks for a large deposit
- Offers a “special” rate if paid all in cash or if you immediately sign the agreement
- Bid comes in far below others
- Offers “leftover” materials at a discounted rate
- Unable to verify a physical office
- Asks you to get the required permits
- Has no references to provide
- Can’t provide a license or insurance
Infographic by: roofclaim
