Avoid remodelers at all costs when:
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cannot verify credentials
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salesperson tries to pressure signing contract
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you will be given a “special low rate” because your home will be used for advertising purposes
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special price only available today
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no references
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no pictures of past projects
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information out-of-date/ no longer valid
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asked to pay entire job in advance/ pay cash to salesperson
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cannot find company in telephone book/ not listed with Better Business Bureau
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does not offer, inform or extend notice of right to cancel contract within 3 days
In addition, be cautious when:
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you are given vague/ reluctant answers
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contractor exhibits poor communication skills/ descriptive powers
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contractor not accessible
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questions not answered to your satisfaction
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contractor impatient/ doesn’t listen
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only work addressed, instead of homeowner needs