Tag: contractors
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| what if we knew what to look for? |
| 2009.07.27 04:40:45 | |
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I have heard this story so many times in the last 6 months.
I found this contractor from a friend of mine. He said he did a good job. I hired him and gave him (some money) to get started and he showed up a few times and I have never seen him since. I have tried calling him but I can't get find him and I don't know what to do.
Here are few hints on how to avoid this common story.
1. Never give any contractor money before they start. Unless you have used them before and actually have a positive experience with them. Do you really want to do business with a contractor who needs money to start your job? That is a clue something might be wrong. HINT #1
2. If you have a meeting time and they don't show up and don't call before or immediately after the meeting time. If they can't at least call to let you know something has changed then that would be clue two. HINT #2
3. If they don't have a business card the first time you meet with them... they might forget.. but a good contractor always has a business card to give to prospective clients.. minor HINT #3
4. If you look them up (state of Washington only) on this website https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/bbip/Search.aspx and you can't find them. Double check you have the correct spelling but if the company is not listed that means they do not have a license. That would be major HINT #4. Never hire a contractor without a license. If something goes wrong you have no protection. Even for the best contractors things go wrong.
I hope this helps at least one person... it seems like simple things to do but we often forget to check anything out if they come recommended. But you never know if your friend checked anything out. Be sure do a little homework and don't tolerate anything less than good business practices.
Have an Amazing Day,
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