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Home Improvement Fraud Prevention Series

11/5/2015

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No. 2: Pay attention to your gut instinct.​

Contractors usually come out to a property to provide an estimate. Speak with the contractor. Do they present themselves well? Are the professional? Do they know what they are talking about? Do they seem to be forcing an issue? Do you feel pressured?

​You should never have to make, or feel pressured to make, a decision concerning your home improvement project. If a contractor is being overly insistent and pressuring you to sign a contract or give them money the first time meeting, tell them you are considering other offers, then, when they leave, throw their number in the trash.

After you speak with the contractor, take some time to consider these things. After all, they will be working on your property. Will you be comfortable with them in your residence? 
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​Home Improvement Fraud Prevention Series 

11/4/2015

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​​Home improvement fraud can happen when someone, who is not a reputable contractor is hired to perform work on a property. Home improvement fraud can happen in many ways including when a dishonest company does not fully complete a project it has been paid for.
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Companies and individuals who are dishonest and commit home improvement fraud hurt consumers by not completing projects and also by leaving them with a negative inference of honest contractors.

There are certain measures a consumer can take to stop contractor fraud. This brings us to our Home Improvement Fraud Prevention Series. For the next week or so, we are going to post some blog articles on way to prevent home improvement fraud.

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No. 1: Research

An outlet for consumers to use is the Attorney General’s contractor look-up. If a contractor has an HIC license it means they are insured and have registered with the Attorney General’s office (which is required by law in Pennsylvania). Click here to visit the contractor look-up page on the AG's website. 

Perform some research on a contractor to see if it is worth them coming out to do an estimate. Look into their social media accounts, website, reviews, photos of previous work, etc.

It is important to note that just because a company does not have a website or social media accounts does not mean they are not reputable. Some contractors do not have the outlets, (such as an awesome, selfless, humble friend… cough, cough) to make websites, to optimize their websites, or even to make social media platforms.

If a company does not have a website, you can ask them to see pictures of previous work or to ask them for references. A conversation about your upcoming project can introduce you to their contracting experience. 


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Carpet Squares for Commercial Building 

8/21/2015

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Last week we installed carpet squares in an office building. Carpet squares are cost effective and a great flooring option for high volume areas. The squares are easily replaced in case of a stain or rip in a section of the floor.  
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Commercial Carpet and VCT Installation

7/15/2015

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Commercial office space glued down carpet with VCT installed in the restrooms and kitchen. Floors patched and repaired. Cove base installed on walls.
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Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation in Rental Property 

7/14/2015

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Old carpet, pad, tackless removed, floor scraped and sealed. Luxury vinyl planks installed. Low cost, nice looking solution to repeatedly ruined carpets in rentals, high soil/traffic areas: 
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Tile, Tile, Everywhere! 

6/9/2015

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Some different tile colors and patterns for creative detail in a foyer. 
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Border around a tiled shower. 
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Patterned shower floor with tiled bench, walls and ceiling. 
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VCT tile in a commercial property. A great, cost effective way to improve your business' look. 
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AstroTurf Installation at a Daycare Center 

5/26/2015

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We are constantly being asked what kind of flooring we install. While some flooring installers can have an expertise, after 23 years, we are well versed in all kinds of flooring -even those considered unconventional. Today's post features AstroTurf installation used to convert a play area for small children at a daycare center. 
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Commercial/Residential Vinyl and Carpet Rehab 

5/15/2015

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In preparation for new tenants this apartment rehab includes new carpet throughout with vinyl in the kitchen & bathroom.  With several options in different price ranges carpet and vinyl are a great choice for a quick clean look. Bare minimum to flip...still looks nice!







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Bathroom before 
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Carpet Square Installation in Office Building 

5/7/2015

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What's a girl gotta do to get some consistency around here? Today's post does not have before and after pictures because there are no before pictures. During my constant struggle to get pictures from installers I have learned to be happy with what I am given, so here goes.... 

Awesome looking carpet squares installed in an office building. What's really cool about these carpet squares is that not only are they cost effective they are also easily repaired by replacement. If there is ever an issue with a section of carpet due to a stain or rip simply take out that particular square and replace it with an unused square leftover from installation. 


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VCT for Laundry Room in Retirement Community

5/4/2015

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VCT is an inexpensive flooring option for well traveled areas that are susceptible to water and dirt. Usually a "go to" item for commercial properties, VCT can also be a great choice for residential washrooms and bathrooms. 
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