The contractor insists you come and examine “damage” with him (while an associate steals valuables from your home).The contractor offers to help finance the project, either from his own funds or the funds of an associate, especially if your home equity or home deed is involved.Offers to give you a discount so that your home can be used as a “model” or if you find additional customers for him/her.The contractor lacks identification, such as a permit from the city or locality.The contractor demands full payment up front, particularly if payment is demanded in cash.Some unscrupulous scam artists have been known to offer “free” inspections and then break something on purpose so they can be paid to “fix” the problem The contractor points out a “problem” with your home that you never noticed yourself before.
The contractor offers a “special deal” available “today only”.You feel pressured to make a decision and sign a contract for the work immediately.The contractor says they are doing work in your neighborhood and claims they have “extra material” left over.Contractors who appear uninvited at your doorstep or who call or email you out of the blue.Arm yourself by being aware of the following red flags of potential home repair scams: Unfortunately, warm weather ushers in both blooming flowers and scammers offering all manner of shoddy home repair “services” and outright scams.This spring, don’t be a victim of home repair scams. Have you made your first spring trip to your local hardware store yet? With the arrival of spring, many consumers are already busy with projects around the house.
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