When hiring a contractor for home renovations, it’s important to hire someone with a proven reputation and experience. When the economy is down, many of the unemployed enter into the home renovation market. Some become respectable business owners who take their business seriously and treat their customers like their best friends.
Others are not serious and may not have the qualifications to do what they are offering to do for you. Such individuals may pull a “runner” on you if they feel they can’t complete the job for a profit or simply because they’ve suddenly landed themselves a better paying job. One important consideration is to check if your contractor has liability insurance, otherwise you may get sued if your contractor is injured during the project.
In any case, make sure you do your due diligence and before hiring any contractor. If they ask for full payment upfront, that may be a red flag. The norm is for partial payment up front (to pay for the cost of materials), a portion during the middle of the project and the balance at the end of the project.
Check out testimonials from prior customers, especially Google reviews because they are usually legitimate, ask how long they’ve been in business, inquire about the insurance coverage they have (and maybe ask for a copy of their policy) and their payment terms. Most of all, if something feels off, go with your gut instinct. You can learn more about home renovation scams by reading this article: Telltale Signs You’re Being Scammed By Your Home Renovation Contractor
If you are looking for a painting contractor with a solid reputation and 15 years in business, you’ve come to the right place. Reach out to Neil of Kitchener Waterloo Painters for a free painting consultation.