Home renovation is essential in selling or buying a previously owned house. Do not risk doing the upgrades on your own but entrust this project to a professional contractor to ensure everything is done correctly and safely. However, you also have to ensure you are not getting scammed by your contractor. Watch out for these things a shady contractor might do for the sake of getting more cash out of you:
Contracts for remodels are a must.
Contracts are necessary before the renovation. Everything needs to be documented. Always insist on having a contract. If the contractor refuses, then they’re not worth hiring.
Permit is required
You should know the importance of permits when doing remodeling since it is required for structural, plumbing, and electrical works. There are state-specific guidelines that need to be followed. That is why you must choose a contractor knowledgeable about these permits to confirm that they know what they are doing. Beware of frauds who are willing to do the work without any permits.
Door-to-door
Beware of contractors who would show up on your doorstep offering their service out of the blue. Do not entertain them or accept their offer. A trustworthy and reputable contractor will never go house to house asking for projects. You should find them online with complete client reviews and samples of their works to encourage homeowners to hire them.
No proof of previous works
Suppose the contractor you found does not have proof that they’ve done quality work before. You might need to think twice because they could be fraudulent. The best way to prove the quality of your work is to show them pictures of your previous works and reviews from happy clients. A contractor should have documentation of their qualifications on their website to prove that they are qualified and legitimate.
They ask for cash beforehand
Refrain from paying upfront. You should only pay for the materials and work once everything has been completed. This will give you time to scrutinize their work’s quality and the materials used. You would not want to risk your money on poor quality and get scammed.
