According to various resources that keep tabs on the construction industry, it’s been reported that home renovations are slowly on the rise and it’s predicted to move forward over the next 5 years. More folks are staying in place and choosing to improve their homes and short sales and foreclosures have contributed to the industry’s [...]
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Most states require remodeling companies to carry a limited warranty by law, usually for one year, on parts and labor performed on all sizes of remodeling jobs, even small home improvement projects. Knowing the minimum warranty in your state is a good place to start when it comes to [...]
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As a construction professional, you know that you frequently have to buy surety bonds before working on certain projects. But why is bonding important? The most direct answer is that contractor bonding gives your clients peace of mind. When clients know that the construction firm they’re working with [...]
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- "Jody Costello's website - Contractors From Hell.com - is a must-read for homeowners who have endured - or who hope to avoid - dishonest or incompetent home builders and remodelers."
Los Angeles Times, Feb 22, 2004
- "Great site -- it really puts the hazards of dealing with contractor-bozos into chilling perspective... I was a general contractor for about 20 years, but have retired from remodeling and am now a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors.""
Paul S., Berkely CA - "This is a great site! I found it while going through the same misery and was thinking about making a web site ... I was a bureau chief in a regulatory agency and actually worked on the regulation side. The problem is that state contractor laws seem to be primarily written by the contractor special interest, not by the citizens with no affiliation to contractors."
Thanks, H.M. Jones - "Hey guys! Found your website while researching about how to deal with contractors. I am about to begin a home renovation project, and I must say thank you for creating this website! I'm not going into this project expecting problems, but I can say now that I am very much more prepared if and /or when they present. Thanks again, this information is priceless!
- Nate
- "Jody Costello's website - Contractors From Hell.com - is a must-read for homeowners who have endured - or who hope to avoid - dishonest or incompetent home builders and remodelers."
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