All home improvement contractors ? carpenters, roofers, remodeling contractors, driveway pavers, painters, and anyone who installs fences, siding, insulation, windows and masonry, for example ? must be registered with the Department of Consumer Protection and adhere to requirements that protect consumers.
Consumer protection officials advise state residents to follow 12 dos and don?ts to help them choose and work effectively with a home improvement contractor:
???????????? Do confirm that the contractor is registered with the Department of Consumer Protection before signing a contract or paying any money.
???????????? Do get more than one bid and make sure all bids include the same quality of materials and time frames.
???????????? Do talk to local building officials, ask friends who?ve had remodeling done, and check out work being done in your neighborhood. Be sure to ask the building official about building permit and zoning requirements for the job.
???????????? Do ask contractors about their existing workload. Can they start and finish on time?
???????????? Do verify that any subcontractors hired to do skilled trades like electrical, heating or plumbing work hold the appropriate Connecticut occupational license.
???????????? Do get a signed, fully executed contract before any work begins. By law, all home improvement contracts must be in writing, include all details of the job, and bear the contractor?s name and registration number.
???????????? Do decide and confirm with your contractor whether he or you will obtain the necessary building permits. Ultimately, they are your responsibility.
???????????? Don?t allow competition for contractors to tempt you to make hasty decisions or cut corners. Take all the time you need to thoroughly research the job, interview several contractors, and choose one who is qualified and capable of getting the work done right, on time and within budget.
???????????? Don?t overlook references. Check them thoroughly.
???????????? Don?t allow a contractor to finance your home improvement project or put you in touch with a finance company unless you have an attorney or some other informed person review the finance agreement before you sign, to verify that it complies with state and federal truth-in-lending laws.
???????????? Don?t forget to verify with the contractor that he has the appropriate level of workers? compensation and liability insurance.
???????????? Don?t pay too much up front, and never pay in cash.
If you have home improvement concerns, contact the Department of Consumer Protection at 860-713-6110 or dcp.frauds@ct.gov.
Source: http://www.eastoncourier.com/3583/dos-and-donts-for-home-improvement-season/
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