Avoiding Contractor and Home Improvement Scams (Paperback)

Paperback. Your home is one of your biggest investments. Don't let the wrong contractor turn it into a financial nightmare.Avoiding Contractor and Home Improvement Scams gives you the practical knowledge you need to recognize warning signs before you hand over your money or give someone control of your home.Inside, you'll learn how to: Recognize common contractor and home improvement scamsVerify contractors, licenses, businesses, and referencesUnderstand estimates, contracts, deposits, and change ordersSpot suspiciously low bids and pressure tacticsProtect yourself from storm and emergency repair scamsUnderstand why permits and inspections matterIdentify fake online contractor advertising and reviewsRecognize problems involving subcontractors and unfinished workKnow what to do when a contractor stops communicatingProtect yourself when a contractor has already scammed youAvoid recovery scams that target previous victimsKnow when the safest decision is simply to walk awayDrawing on practical experience with the building, permitting, inspection, and enforcement side of the industry, this book looks at contractor scams from a perspective homeowners rarely get to see-the problems that surface after the contract is signed and the work goes wrong.You don't need to become a contractor or building-code expert to protect yourself. You need to know what questions to ask, what information to verify, what warning signs to recognize, and when to slow down.Before you hire someone to work on your home, learn how to protect your home, your money, and yourself.Avoiding Scams Made Simple Series This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…