Slansky Builders, LLC
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| 865-983-6144 |
| Home Improvements |
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The following is a list of some of the typical warning signs homeowners need to be wary of as cited by various
government agencies and other consumer information groups.
You cannot verify name, address, telephone number or credentials of the contractor
No references are furnished.
You are unable to verify the license or insurance information of the contractor
Information you receive from the contractor is out of date or no longer valid.
The salesperson or contractor tries to pressure you into signing the contract.
The salesperson or contractor says your home will be used for advertising purposes so you will be given a
"discount" or "special low rate". The salesperson or contractor tells you the "special price" will only be available if you
sign the contract today.
The contractor solicits door-to-door. The contractor just happens to have materials left over from a previous job.
Offers discounts for finding other customers.
Offers you exceptionally long guarantees.
You are asked to pay for the entire job in advance.
Accepts cash payments only.
Asks you to get the required building permits.
Does not list a business number in the local telephone directory.
Works out of his truck – No address given.
Contractor does not offer, inform or extend notice of your right to cancel the contract within three days.
Notification in writing of your "Right of Rescission" is required by law. This grace period allows you to change your
mind and declare the contract null and void without penalty if the agreement was solicited at some place other than the
contractors' place of business or appropriate trade premises-in your home for instance.
Suggests you borrow money from a lender the contractor knows. If you're not careful, you could loose your home
through a home improvement loan scam.
You are asked to sign a completion certificate for the job by appeal, threat, trick or before the job is properly
completed.
If a deal sounds to good to be true, well it probably is. You should be looking for quality in construction by meeting
or exceeding industry standards and ethical behavior of the contractor. You accomplish this by doing a thorough
background check on the contractor.
The contractor starts talking about "problems" he has had with certain customers-pass on this one because you'll
likely be his next problem.
The salesperson tells you that you can't speak to or meet the general contractor yet-you must deal exclusively
with him/her and only AFTER you've signed the contract will you get to meet the contractor.
Be very cautious when dealing with a contractor who does heavy advertising in local newspapers, radio spots
on am talk shows, Sunday inserts etc.
The really good contractors develop word of mouth referrals from customers and have plenty of work to keep them
busy the next several months. They are worth the wait and besides, this gives you the time to do your research on
products and materials for your project.
government agencies and other consumer information groups.
You cannot verify name, address, telephone number or credentials of the contractor
No references are furnished.
You are unable to verify the license or insurance information of the contractor
Information you receive from the contractor is out of date or no longer valid.
The salesperson or contractor tries to pressure you into signing the contract.
The salesperson or contractor says your home will be used for advertising purposes so you will be given a
"discount" or "special low rate". The salesperson or contractor tells you the "special price" will only be available if you
sign the contract today.
The contractor solicits door-to-door. The contractor just happens to have materials left over from a previous job.
Offers discounts for finding other customers.
Offers you exceptionally long guarantees.
You are asked to pay for the entire job in advance.
Accepts cash payments only.
Asks you to get the required building permits.
Does not list a business number in the local telephone directory.
Works out of his truck – No address given.
Contractor does not offer, inform or extend notice of your right to cancel the contract within three days.
Notification in writing of your "Right of Rescission" is required by law. This grace period allows you to change your
mind and declare the contract null and void without penalty if the agreement was solicited at some place other than the
contractors' place of business or appropriate trade premises-in your home for instance.
Suggests you borrow money from a lender the contractor knows. If you're not careful, you could loose your home
through a home improvement loan scam.
You are asked to sign a completion certificate for the job by appeal, threat, trick or before the job is properly
completed.
If a deal sounds to good to be true, well it probably is. You should be looking for quality in construction by meeting
or exceeding industry standards and ethical behavior of the contractor. You accomplish this by doing a thorough
background check on the contractor.
The contractor starts talking about "problems" he has had with certain customers-pass on this one because you'll
likely be his next problem.
The salesperson tells you that you can't speak to or meet the general contractor yet-you must deal exclusively
with him/her and only AFTER you've signed the contract will you get to meet the contractor.
Be very cautious when dealing with a contractor who does heavy advertising in local newspapers, radio spots
on am talk shows, Sunday inserts etc.
The really good contractors develop word of mouth referrals from customers and have plenty of work to keep them
busy the next several months. They are worth the wait and besides, this gives you the time to do your research on
products and materials for your project.