Consumer Connection

 

“Informational Resource To Protect Consumers”

 

Top Stories

  1. Getting Started? -What to do to get your project started.
  2. Typical Hassles of finding a contractor
  3. Contractors that won’t call back
  4. Contractors without insurance
  5. Contractor Horror Stories

Ways to Protect Yourself:

  1. 6 Common Scams to be Aware of
  2. 7 Questions You Must ask a Contractor
  3. Attention Seniors
  4. How to Solve a Dispute with a Contractor
  5. Contractor Checklist
  6. Selecting the Best Contractor – How to do it
  7. Make sure your home is fully protected
  8. You have a claim

Tips and Hints:

  1. Beware of the Lowest Bidder!
  2. Tips to Hire the Best Contractor
  3. Where to Get Help in Filing a Complaint
  4. Bid or Estimate
  5. Energy Efficiency Tips
  6. How to Know When You Need a New Roof
  7. Common winter problems
The “Consumer Connection” is an informative tool to educate yourself and others about hiring the best contractor in your area. Our mission is to empower and educate you, the homeowner, on how to find quality, reputable contractors for your home improvement, remodeling, or repair projects. Use this tool to find resources to help understand your local laws and what protections you have when an unscrupulous contractor comes into the picture.Visit the “Consumer Connection and learn how you can avoid becoming the latest victim of bad contractors and scam artists. Join in the conversation and post your comments about any experiences you’ve had with contractors. Scams, cons and just downright dishonest contractors cost homeowners billions each year. Don’t be a victim. Put the “Consumer Connection” to work for you!