Consumer Watch: Tips for picking a contractor
Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2018 3:16 pm
Times Free Press - 10/28/2018 - Ellen Phillips - Always ask for and follow up with recommendations. Avoid like the plague anyone who rings your doorbell or who contacts you unsolicited and be careful of those who advertise in the newspaper, even if they offer a huge deduction in price if you hire them. Actually, beware scam tactics, such as "I'm working in the neighborhood and happened to look at your roof"; "This fantastic deal is only for today"; or "You must pay upfront or 2/3 of the job" (See below.) All of the aforementioned are cons. Step. Away. Instead, contact family, friends, and colleagues. Read more @ https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/bus ... or/481755/