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  • information out-of-date/ no longer valid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