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1. Always get three
proposals making sure they are from
comparable size companies and are in
writing.
2.
Never be scared into signing a contract when
told your house or yourself is in danger if
work is not done immediately. Check with
proper authorities such as R. G.& E., City
or Town Building Departments.
3. Never fall for the gimmick that your
house will be used as a promotion or
demonstrator model if you sign a contract.
4. Always be wary of any company that uses
high pressure tactics and especially if they
come to your home with two salespersons.
5. If solicited either by phone or
door-to-door for gutter cleaning, driveway
or chimney repairs, always check for
references and never contract for anything
other than a cleaning! Should the company
try to force you into additional work, tell
them you will get back to them after
checking with B.C.B., neighbor or relative.
6. Never give cash payments and never give
large deposits before work is started. Also,
do not allow contractor to accompany you to
the bank or see bank checking or savings
accounts.
7. Never sign a final contract without a
relative, neighbor, or representative of
B.C.B. discussing it with you!
8. Always be sure the contract meets all
code requirements and contains: Description
of work, start and completion dates, 72 hour
right to rescind, notice of lien intention,
escrow account and payment schedule.
9. If financing is involved be sure to
never sign a bank completion slip before
work is finished to your approval. This
would have allowed the bank to release
payment.
10. Be sure that warranties or
guarantees are stated and that you
understand what portion of the contract sum
is for labor and what is for materials. |
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