Home Improvement Fraud Prevention Series

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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?