2006-06-23
Author: swiftcurrentonline.com news
Before hiring a contractor make sure they're legitimate.

The RCMP are warning homeowners in the market for renovation projects to be aware of scams that occur more frequently during the summer months.

Each year the RCMP get reports of disreputable agencies who take advantage of homeowners by asking for money up front and leaving jobs unfinished.

When in the market for a contracting company, police ask that you ask for and check references, never pay in full before a project is complete and obtain written estimates.