3 Common Contractor Scams and How to Avoid Them

3 common contractor scams and how to avoid them

Date Published: Sep 12 2012

Americans spend billions of dollars on home maintenance and improvements each year, but not all of those dollars are spent on quality service. Check out these three common scams and learn how to protect yourself from crooked contractors.

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Avoid scams when servicing your chimney or fireplace

Regular chimney maintenance and cleaning can protect you and your family, but door-to-door sales pitches for repairing your chimney can lead you to spending money on unnecessary repairs. Include your chimney or fireplace on your home maintenance checklist each year and steer clear of crooked contractors.

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