Comments on: 5 Tips to protect yourself against a bad contractor https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/ High Design on a budget. DIY tips from a Renovation Pro. Mon, 06 May 2024 00:50:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Connie Watts https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-937 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-937 Thank you for such good lnformation.

]]> By: Connie Watts https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-936 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-936 Thank you for such good information

]]> By: Kevin https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-785 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-785 In reply to Pam Wate.

Hi Pam. Unfortunately, without knowing much more about the specifics I cannot advise you. In general if a contractor uses inferior products and performs substandard workmanship a homeowner has the right to stop the work. But before doing so a homeowner should always consult professionals: your perception of sub-standard work and/or materials might be a valid opinion. But you need to back that up with the opinion of a qualified outside party.

]]> By: Pam Wate https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-727 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-727 If a contractor charges you a huge amount and does cheap items, then threatens you, can you stop work on the contractor. If they keep going up and the price without a new agreement, can I get someone else to finish all that’s messed up?

]]> By: Eli Richardson https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-637 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-637 It’s great that you talked about checking a contract for a detailed description before signing it. I have an uncle who wants to hire a contractor to help with a construction project next month, so I’ll share your post with him now. Thanks for the tips on identifying a bad contractor on time.

]]> By: Kevin https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-604 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-604 In reply to Elle Jones.

Good luck with your project!

]]> By: Elle Jones https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-581 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-581 My employer and I are looking for a contractor to build a concrete barrier close to our company’s site, but until we read these helpful tips on your website, we weren’t able to find one. It’s great that you went into more detail about why five years seems like a good stopping point. If your contractor has been in operation for more than five years, they have endured and survived some difficult lessons. This seems like some great advice, and we’ll keep it in mind as we look for a general contractor. Thanks.

]]> By: Elle Jones https://renovationinsider.com/bad-contractor/#comment-568 https://renovationinsider.com/?p=14243#comment-568 I’m happy you mentioned how to request a breakdown of costs by trade from the contractor. Known as a trade value breakdown, this is. You’ll also be able to track your payments once you have the breakdown of the transaction value. My brother wants to construct an apartment building this summer and is looking for a contractor. I’ll be sure to let him know about this so that he can focus his search on the best contractor for the task.

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