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How to avoid home repair scams

Home repair tops list of #1 scams in Colorado

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The Denver Post recently published an article about the ANNUAL LIST of scams published by the Denver-Boulder Better Business Bureau.  The Pikes Peak Better Business Bureau also has a very similar list published on their web site.  Drum roll please …………., #1 on the Denver-Boulder Better Business Bureau list:

• Home Repair swindles.     The article states “ Due to the historic storms Colorado saw in the summer of 2009, countless unscrupulous contractors swarmed into the state to take advantage of damaged property owners. Some of the worst problems reported involved contracts that required all insurance money be owned to the contractor, even if the consumer cancels before work begins, inflated costs and high-pressure sales.”

Here’s some suggestions on how to avoid scam artists:

1. Ask to see references, then follow up with the references. Read the rest of this entry »

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Don’t forget about the Better Business Bureau

A Resource for Colorado Springs home owners

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Since I work with many home owners and home buyers, and I’m very cautious on people I recommend to assist them.  I started to think about the benefits of the Colorado Springs Better Business Bureau in helping people choose businesses to hire.

Do you have any of these questions?

• Do you need a new roof?
• Do you need a heating contractor?
• Are you looking for a good plumber?
• Do you need someone to build a fence?

In the old days, you’d pull out the Yellow Pages, and flip through them until someone’s ad caught your eye.   In current times, you’ll probably turn to the Internet and use Google or some other type of search engine to find some businesses to call; or you’ll ask a friend or a business acquaintance for a recommendation.  Maybe in addition to your Internet search, you should also do some quick research with the Better Business Bureau.

Here’s some examples on how you can the BBB web site, you can pull up information on Read the rest of this entry »

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