Hiring an Honest Contractor

Since it is now the season when people think about starting projects, we are sharing advice from the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.

The BBB offers the following tips to consumers who want to hire a contractor:

  • Be cautious about hiring contractors through classified listings such as Craigslist. It is usually best to deal with a company in your area with a solid track record.
  • Ask for references and contact them to learn about the company’s work.
  • Make sure you have a signed, written contract, spelling out the work to be performed.
  • Don’t be fooled by professional-looking websites and online testimonials. Such testimonials are easily fabricated.
  • If you have any concerns about a contractor, ask to visit its offices or showroom to help assure yourself that it is a legitimate business.
  • Do not pay the full contract amount until the work is completed to your satisfaction.
  • Check BBB Business Reviews at www.bbb.org or by calling 314-645-3300.

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