Today, more than ever, you need to be careful in choosing a home improvement contractor. Many companies have been hit hard by the recent recession and are desperate for work. Consequently, a lot of contractors are resorting to some unscrupulous tactics in order to get jobs. The most common of these practices is offering a tantalizing low bid on a project with the intention of tacking on extra charges after the job has started. It’s simply a contractor’s version of the old bait and switch. Read the rest of the article here.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Danger Of Accepting A Low Bid
The following article is by guest contributor and General Contractor Keith Lazerson of KL9 Construction in San Diego, CA. It's on a subject I have commented and written on many times and Keith's perspective as an ethical contractor is much appreciated. A must read for homeowners.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
ContractorsFromHell.com’s Home Remodeling Blog Is Named in the Top 50 Home Building Blogs
Delighted to have this blog recognized by the construction industry. Read the Press Release here:
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5 Key Tips For Hiring The Right Contractor For Your Home Remodeling Project (and avoid the contractor from hell!)
Hiring the right home renovation contractor really is an “inside job” that requires thoughtful research on the part of the homeowner. Folks who are considering renovating their homes this year should plan first on getting educated about hiring the right contractor for their project and understanding their rights.
The fact is that home improvement has consistently ranked at the top for consumer dissatisfaction and fraud according to various consumer agencies.
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The fact is that home improvement has consistently ranked at the top for consumer dissatisfaction and fraud according to various consumer agencies.
Continue reading article here...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
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Monday, January 31, 2011
The “Green Approach” To Hiring Home Renovation Contractors
3 Tips Homeowners Can Use to Reduce Wasteful Spending and Create a Sustainable Project That Moves Forward With Fewer Problems
Summary: Green building has been growing as way to reduce waste, conserve energy and repurpose materials, all with the goal of creating a sustainable home. Using these same principals is what I call the “green approach” to hiring home renovation contractors that will reduce wasteful spending, conserves time and energy and contributes to a sustainable project that moves forward with few problems and a positive experience for everyone.
Green building has been all the rage the last couple of years and for good reason. Reducing waste, conserving and repurposing materials and creating a sustainable structure and project benefit’s everyone and protects the environment.
But did you know that you could apply these same principals when hiring home remodeling contractors that will protect your money by reducing the potential for wasting it while creating clear and concise guidelines that both parties can consistently depend on to guide them throughout the project?
Read the rest of the rest of the article: http://www.contractorsfromhell.com/the-green-approach-to-hiring-home-renovation-contractors
Summary: Green building has been growing as way to reduce waste, conserve energy and repurpose materials, all with the goal of creating a sustainable home. Using these same principals is what I call the “green approach” to hiring home renovation contractors that will reduce wasteful spending, conserves time and energy and contributes to a sustainable project that moves forward with few problems and a positive experience for everyone.
Green building has been all the rage the last couple of years and for good reason. Reducing waste, conserving and repurposing materials and creating a sustainable structure and project benefit’s everyone and protects the environment.
But did you know that you could apply these same principals when hiring home remodeling contractors that will protect your money by reducing the potential for wasting it while creating clear and concise guidelines that both parties can consistently depend on to guide them throughout the project?
Read the rest of the rest of the article: http://www.contractorsfromhell.com/the-green-approach-to-hiring-home-renovation-contractors
Monday, November 01, 2010
To Trust or Not To Trust: When Should You Place Your Trust In Your Contractor
First of all, the number one confession homeowner 's reveal when burned by a contractor is that they "trusted" them right off the bat. They did not do any research, did not check their license, (if required in their state) or check for any history of complaints, either through regulatory agencies or the BBB.
Many believed that because the person called him/herself a contractor, had a business license, cards - the whole kit and caboodle - was enough for them to move forward. BIG MISTAKE!
Consumers have to do more than just the bare requirements to avoid a home remodeling nightmare and an encounter with the contractor from hell. Doing your license check and relying on that plus a "no history of complaints" is only a necessary formality but in no way gives you the entire picture. Plus a 'No history of complaints" from a regulatory agency does not reveal ongoing investigations not yet disclosed to the public. Same thing goes for checking references. How do you know those are legitimate references? Homeowners check references, get good reviews ( we did!) and still end up with serious problems.
Bottom line - trust is something that is earned, not freely given to a stranger. Once you've done all the necessary ground
work on potential contractors and conducted thorough interviews will you be able to get to trust your contractor of choice. Trust is based on their behavior, past and current record and what you discover in your research.
If you want to learn more on how to best protect yourself check out the "Home [Pre]modeling Bootcamp for Women and the Men Who Love Them" and get informed!
Many believed that because the person called him/herself a contractor, had a business license, cards - the whole kit and caboodle - was enough for them to move forward. BIG MISTAKE!
Consumers have to do more than just the bare requirements to avoid a home remodeling nightmare and an encounter with the contractor from hell. Doing your license check and relying on that plus a "no history of complaints" is only a necessary formality but in no way gives you the entire picture. Plus a 'No history of complaints" from a regulatory agency does not reveal ongoing investigations not yet disclosed to the public. Same thing goes for checking references. How do you know those are legitimate references? Homeowners check references, get good reviews ( we did!) and still end up with serious problems.
Bottom line - trust is something that is earned, not freely given to a stranger. Once you've done all the necessary ground
work on potential contractors and conducted thorough interviews will you be able to get to trust your contractor of choice. Trust is based on their behavior, past and current record and what you discover in your research.
If you want to learn more on how to best protect yourself check out the "Home [Pre]modeling Bootcamp for Women and the Men Who Love Them" and get informed!
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