Warning Signs During Interviews

Avoid remodelers at all costs when:

– cannot verify credentials
– salesperson tries to pressure signing contract
– you will be given a “special low rate” because your home will be used for advertising purposes
– special price only available today
– no references
– no pictures of past projects
– information out-of-date/ no longer valid
– asked to pay entire job in advance/ pay cash to salesperson
– cannot find company in telephone book/ not listed with Better Business Bureau
– does not offer, inform or extend notice of right to cancel contract within 3 days

In addition, be cautious when:

– you are given vague/ reluctant answers
– contractor exhibits poor communication skills/ descriptive powers
– contractor not accessible
– questions not answered to your satisfaction
– contractor impatient/ doesn’t listen
– only work addressed, instead of homeowner needs