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information out-of-date/ no longer valid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