KSAT Investigates provides simple tips to help get your home improvement contract done right.
out nearly $14,000 after a convicted thiefThe victim said she pressed forward with hiring the contractor, despite several red flags that popped up along the way.
Some contractors claim they can get a discount on materials, such as fence posts or concrete, if it is all bought all at once.A contractor asking for a significant portion of money before even beginning to work is often a sign that he or she owes workers for a previous job, or is using the money you have paid upfront on something not related to your project.
Not only does this often lead to a person losing his or her money, but it can sometimes shield the contractor from criminal wrongdoing since he or she has proof that some work was completed. It brings prospective contractors to you, but may lead to unwanted cold calls after you have settled on a professional.
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