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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Beware of Contractor's Fraud after Sandy

Watch out for “storm-chaser” contractor fraud

HomeAdvisor, a website that connects homeowners with prescreened and customer-rated contractors, gives us tips to finding a reliable service person in the aftermath of Sandy.
   
Avoid “travelers” that go door-to-door soliciting work they never plan to provide.
   
A reputable contractor will never ask for cash and will never require that the entire job be paid up-front.
   
Before agreeing to any costly repairs, seek other opinions.


Home Advisor’s four questions to ask a contractor


    How long have you been in business?
    Can you provide a list of references?
    Do you belong to any professional associations?
    Are you licensed and registered with the state?


Posted by Mags/ From Metro.us

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