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  Spring is prime time for home repairs -- and that means it is prime time for overall cons or frustrating disputes. You can act to prevent both dilemmas.
  
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  Beware of high-pressure sales techniques including 'today-only' reductions, offers to-use your home being a 'show home' for alternative exterior or windows, and 'entire life guarantee' offers that only last for the life of the business. Often get a few published rates -- check around to find the best option prior to making such a big investment.
  
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  Avoid spending large sums in advance if you don't know the builder. Make your always check out to the provider and the company, when you yourself have to make a partial advance payment for materials. Insist on a 'mechanic's lien waiver' in case the contractor does not pay others for materials or work.
  
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  4719 Morganford Rd
  St Louis, MO 63116
  314-351-5580

   

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