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  #1 Malloy Gertsen on 07 Aug 13

   

  Spring is prime time for house repairs -- and that makes it prime time for outright scams or frustrating differences. You can do something to prevent both problems.
  
  Home re-pair cons by touring con-artists work like this: Con-artists offer sensational low prices, give you a difficult sell, and stop at your home. It could be for roofing or painting, tree-trimming, or asphalting your entrance with content apparently 'left' from the job near-by. The con-artists insist that you pay in advance -- however they do minimum work and never return. Remember, legitimate contractors really rarely get door-to-door. Be suspicious. The key rules are to check out a contractor, and never pay large sums in advance to some contractor you don't know. Help older neighbors who might be pressured or intimidated into paying traveling con-artists.
  
  A couple of 'bad-apple' local companies also take large advance payments but fail to do the work, or do just a part of a job or really poor work. This can be hard to show as fraud, but it is costly and annoying. Follow these suggestions to protect yourself if you employ a contractor:
  
  Beware of high-pressure sales techniques such as 'today-only' discounts, offers to use your home like a 'display home' for replacement siding or windows, and 'whole life guarantee' offers that only last for the life of the business. Get extra info on a partner encyclopedia - Click here: louisville roofing contractor. Often get several published estimates -- check around for the best option before making such a large investment.
  
  Check out a company before you sign an agreement or pay any money. Request local sources -- and always check them out. Contact the Attorney General's Office to see if it's claims or contact the Better Business Bureau. You can even contact your county clerk of court and ask how to check if a contractor is sued by unhappy customers. Identify more on visit my website by going to our stylish article.
  
  Get it written down. Agree with a written contract describing work to-be done, duty for permits, costs, and any other promises, before any work starts. Require a copy of the contractor's liability insurance certificate. Put start and completion times in writing, and consequences when the contractor does not meet them. In the event people claim to dig up supplementary info on web http://roofingcontractorlouisville.org, there are many databases people should investigate. (Example: the contract might be nullified if the contractor doesn't start time.) If you sign a contract your own house, generally you have three business days to end.
  
  Prevent spending large sums in advance if you don't know the company. When you have to make a partial advance payment for products, make your check out to the provider and the contractor. Insist on the 'mechanic's lien waiver' in-case the contractor does not pay the others for materials or labor. For further information, consider checking out: roofing contractor louisville.
  
  Be very cautious of credit or financing arranged with a company. This is a location of serious abuse by a number of technicians in Iowa who arrange credit with high-cost lenders. Such loans may have high-interest rates, extreme up-front fees, hidden costs, and even costly agents' fees. Be skeptical of offers to incorporate credit-card debt or other debt in to a second mortgage. Check first with your lawyer or even a local lender you can trust.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Spring is prime time for house repairs -- and that makes it prime time for outright scams or frustrating differences. You can do something to prevent both problems. <br /> <br /> Home re-pair cons by touring con-artists work like this: Con-artists offer sensational low prices, give you a difficult sell, and stop at your home. It could be for roofing or painting, tree-trimming, or asphalting your entrance with content apparently 'left' from the job near-by. The con-artists insist that you pay in advance -- however they do minimum work and never return. Remember, legitimate contractors really rarely get door-to-door. Be suspicious. The key rules are to check out a contractor, and never pay large sums in advance to some contractor you don't know. Help older neighbors who might be pressured or intimidated into paying traveling con-artists. <br /> <br /> A couple of 'bad-apple' local companies also take large advance payments but fail to do the work, or do just a part of a job or really poor work. This can be hard to show as fraud, but it is costly and annoying. Follow these suggestions to protect yourself if you employ a contractor: <br /> <br /> Beware of high-pressure sales techniques such as 'today-only' discounts, offers to use your home like a 'display home' for replacement siding or windows, and 'whole life guarantee' offers that only last for the life of the business. Get extra info on a partner encyclopedia - Click here: <a href="http://roofingcontractorlouisville.org/" rel="nofollow">louisville roofing contractor</a>. Often get several published estimates -- check around for the best option before making such a large investment. <br /> <br /> Check out a company before you sign an agreement or pay any money. Request local sources -- and always check them out. Contact the Attorney General's Office to see if it's claims or contact the Better Business Bureau. You can even contact your county clerk of court and ask how to check if a contractor is sued by unhappy customers. Identify more on <a href="http://roofingcontractorlouisville.org/" rel="nofollow">visit my website</a> by going to our stylish article. <br /> <br /> Get it written down. Agree with a written contract describing work to-be done, duty for permits, costs, and any other promises, before any work starts. Require a copy of the contractor's liability insurance certificate. Put start and completion times in writing, and consequences when the contractor does not meet them. In the event people claim to dig up supplementary info on <a href="http://roofingcontractorlouisville.org/" rel="nofollow">web http://roofingcontractorlouisville.org</a>, there are many databases people should investigate. (Example: the contract might be nullified if the contractor doesn't start time.) If you sign a contract your own house, generally you have three business days to end. <br /> <br /> Prevent spending large sums in advance if you don't know the company. When you have to make a partial advance payment for products, make your check out to the provider and the contractor. Insist on the 'mechanic's lien waiver' in-case the contractor does not pay the others for materials or labor. For further information, consider checking out: <a href="http://roofingcontractorlouisville.org/" rel="nofollow">roofing contractor louisville</a>. <br /> <br /> Be very cautious of credit or financing arranged with a company. This is a location of serious abuse by a number of technicians in Iowa who arrange credit with high-cost lenders. Such loans may have high-interest rates, extreme up-front fees, hidden costs, and even costly agents' fees. Be skeptical of offers to incorporate credit-card debt or other debt in to a second mortgage. Check first with your lawyer or even a local lender you can trust.</div>

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