If you are thinking of putting your Broomfield CO home for sale, a comfortable and cozy home is just what every homeowner wants. If you need a few home repairs to make your home more marketable, and if you are thinking of hiring a home repair or home improvement contractor, you need to do some homework to make sure you get a good contractor who is licensed and professional.
It’s always safer to get a recommended or a reputed home repair specialist who has had a considerable amount of experience in repairs and renovation. I would recommend that you ask for written estimates. Some good questions to ask are:
· Are you a registered or listed company?
· How long have you been in business?
·How many other similar projects have you completed recent?
· Will my repair/renovation require an approval or permit?
· Is your company going to do the project or subcontract?
·Are you insured to cover this type of project?
· Can I have a list of references?
Most larger businesses will have a government certification or at least an ISO certification for working projects and will usually have some kind of portfolio. They might even have brochures or leaflets to detail their abilities and prcesses. They should have all the necessary permits and approvals to carry out the task before they start the project you need completed.
It’s always good to be careful by making inquiries to previous clients (at least two) before finalizing the OK on large projects. It is most ideal to set an appointment to see the result of the contractor's work.
You, and only you have the responsibility and duty to ensure that you are not taken advantage of by conmen and dupes. Many phony firms use the disguise of a home repair organization to do a field survey before striking at the house. Be wary of any company claiming to provide services at incredibly low rates that are better than the average market charges for such services. This scam is the most common of all fraud firms. After you sign the contract is when you realize the hidden costs which actually escalate your initial budget. And you will be upset!
Always Beware The Free Inspection!
The organization or company sends inspectors to check places which are difficult to spot and casually include them in the list to repairs as they are sure it is not detectable by a common man. The elderly are the most susceptible to these kinds of situations because of their physical limitations to perform strenuous climbs and inspections themselves.
Be careful of these types of situations. If you are not comfortable, and you have asked the list of questions listed above, then do not commit to business with these people, or anyone they might refer to you. Briefly research on the estimated prices and keep the upper hand on the final decision. It’s a good practice to take an estimate and demand the firm for a decision period (for about 3-5 days) before committing to anything. This amount of time will allow for second opinions and researching, thereby protecting you from being duped.
If you would like to get more information and a video go to Broomfield CO Home For Sale Scams Inspections Alerts.
So, whether you have been lucky enough to buy a house in Broomfield CO, or you are thinking of putting your house for sale in Broomfield CO, being careful just getting things fixed in your homestead can be very advantageous to you as a consumer!
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