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  #1 Akhtar Rutledge on 29 Jul 13

   

  Spring is prime time for home repairs -- and which makes it prime time for overall scams or frustrating conflicts. It is possible to take action to avoid both problems.
  
  House restoration cons by touring con-artists work like this: Con-artists provide amazing low rates, give you a difficult sell, and stop at your door. It could be for roofing or painting, tree-trimming, or asphalting your garage with product allegedly 'left over' from a job nearby. The con-artists insist that you pay ahead of time -- however they do little or no work and never get back. Remember, legitimate technicians really seldom obtain door-to-door. Be suspicious. The key principles are to look at a contractor, and never pay large sums in advance to a contractor you do not know. Help older neighbors who could be pressured or intimidated in to paying traveling con-artists.
  
  A number of 'bad-apple' local companies also just take large advance payments but neglect to do the work, or do just a part of employment or really sloppy work. This is hard-to prove as fraud, but it is costly and frustrating. Follow these tips to protect your-self once you employ a contractor:
  
  Beware of high-pressure sales techniques including 'today-only' savings, offers to use your home as a 'show home' for alternative siding or windows, and 'lifetime warranty' offers that only last for the life of the company. Always get a few written estimates -- shop around for the best deal before making such a large investment.
  
  Check out a specialist before you sign an agreement or pay anything. Request local sources -- and check them out. Contact the Attorney General's Office to determine if it has claims or contact the Better Business Bureau. You may also contact your county clerk of court and ask how to test if your contractor is prosecuted by clients.
  
  Have it written down. Before any work starts, agree on a written contract describing work to be done, responsibility for permits, charges, and any other claims. Require a copy of-the contractor's liability insurance certificate. If the company does not meet them set start and end dates in writing, and consequences. (Example: the contract may be nullified if the contractor doesn't begin time.) If you sign a contract at your home, generally you have three business days to cancel.
  
  Prevent paying large sums ahead of time if you don't know the builder. When you have to make a partial advance payment for materials, make your check out to the contractor and the provider. Insist on a 'mechanic's lien waiver' in case the company does not pay the others for materials or labor.
  
  Be very careful of credit or financing arranged with a company. Learn supplementary information on this related wiki by visiting sawmillplumbing.com. That is an area of serious punishment by a few contractors in Iowa who arrange credit with high-cost lenders. Such loans may have high-interest rates, extreme up-front fees, concealed costs, and also expensive agents' fees. Keep clear of offers to include credit-card debt or other debt into another mortgage. Check always first with your lawyer or even a local bank you can trust.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Spring is prime time for home repairs -- and which makes it prime time for overall scams or frustrating conflicts. It is possible to take action to avoid both problems. <br /> <br /> House restoration cons by touring con-artists work like this: Con-artists provide amazing low rates, give you a difficult sell, and stop at your door. It could be for roofing or painting, tree-trimming, or asphalting your garage with product allegedly 'left over' from a job nearby. The con-artists insist that you pay ahead of time -- however they do little or no work and never get back. Remember, legitimate technicians really seldom obtain door-to-door. Be suspicious. The key principles are to look at a contractor, and never pay large sums in advance to a contractor you do not know. Help older neighbors who could be pressured or intimidated in to paying traveling con-artists. <br /> <br /> A number of 'bad-apple' local companies also just take large advance payments but neglect to do the work, or do just a part of employment or really sloppy work. This is hard-to prove as fraud, but it is costly and frustrating. Follow these tips to protect your-self once you employ a contractor: <br /> <br /> Beware of high-pressure sales techniques including 'today-only' savings, offers to use your home as a 'show home' for alternative siding or windows, and 'lifetime warranty' offers that only last for the life of the company. Always get a few written estimates -- shop around for the best deal before making such a large investment. <br /> <br /> Check out a specialist before you sign an agreement or pay anything. Request local sources -- and check them out. Contact the Attorney General's Office to determine if it has claims or contact the Better Business Bureau. You may also contact your county clerk of court and ask how to test if your contractor is prosecuted by clients. <br /> <br /> Have it written down. Before any work starts, agree on a written contract describing work to be done, responsibility for permits, charges, and any other claims. Require a copy of-the contractor's liability insurance certificate. If the company does not meet them set start and end dates in writing, and consequences. (Example: the contract may be nullified if the contractor doesn't begin time.) If you sign a contract at your home, generally you have three business days to cancel. <br /> <br /> Prevent paying large sums ahead of time if you don't know the builder. When you have to make a partial advance payment for materials, make your check out to the contractor and the provider. Insist on a 'mechanic's lien waiver' in case the company does not pay the others for materials or labor. <br /> <br /> Be very careful of credit or financing arranged with a company. Learn supplementary information on this related wiki by visiting <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sawmillplumbing.com/">sawmillplumbing.com</a>. That is an area of serious punishment by a few contractors in Iowa who arrange credit with high-cost lenders. Such loans may have high-interest rates, extreme up-front fees, concealed costs, and also expensive agents' fees. Keep clear of offers to include credit-card debt or other debt into another mortgage. Check always first with your lawyer or even a local bank you can trust.</div>

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