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When Home Improvement Season arrives, so do the fly-by night
contractors. Tools and trucks do not make a remodeling contractor.
To be safe, rather than sorry, use the B.C.B. (Better Contractors
Bureau) questionnaire below before you sign the contract.
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B.C.B. CONTRACTOR QUESTIONNAIRE
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1.
Did I check the contractor's
reputation with B.C.B.?
2. Has the contractor been established for a
reasonable length of time (preferably over 1 year)?
3. Is the contractor's phone listed in the phone book?
4. Does the contractor have a bonafide address or just a
PO Box?
5. Did I get 3 comparable, fully detailed estimates?
6. Has the contractor shown proof of Liability and
Workmen's Compensation?
7. Is the contractor a member of the B.C.B.?
8. Does the contractor's contract abide by the N.Y. State
Law regarding Escrow Account and 3-Day Right of Cancellation, etc.?
9. Does the contractor use high pressure tactics or phony
giveaways?
10. Does the contractor abide
by building codes and obtain proper permits?
11. Has the contractor furnished customer references?
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IF YOU HAVE ANSWERED "NO" TO OVER 6 QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD BE
WARY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND GET ADDITIONAL ESTIMATES |
Make sure the
contractor has shown proof
of Liability and Workmen's Compensation!!!
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