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- information out-of-date/ no longer valid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