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In The Aftermath Of The Storms
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM HOME REPAIR FRAUD
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM HOME REPAIR FRAUD
Follow these tips from the
Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa, Inc. for finding qualified, reputable builders
and remodelers:
Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa, Inc. for finding qualified, reputable builders
and remodelers:
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Check Builder & Remodelers Credentials:
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Click the Membership Directory for other Local Contractors
Investigate the reputation and experience
of the builder or remodeler.
Seek referrals from friends, family, neighbors and co-workers who have had repair or remodeling
work done.
Check with the Home Builders Association
of Tuscaloosa, Inc.
of the builder or remodeler.
Seek referrals from friends, family, neighbors and co-workers who have had repair or remodeling
work done.
Check with the Home Builders Association
of Tuscaloosa, Inc.
for names of builders and remodeler members. Membership in the Home Builders Association indicates a builder’s and
Check with your local or state consumer protection agency or Better Business Bureau to find out if any
unresolved complaints have been filed against the builder or remodeler.
Check with the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board to verify that the builder or remodeler has the
appropriate license (if required) and a clean record.The state homebuilders and remodelers license is required
when the job is more than $10,000; however, consumers are encouraged to seek licenses even when the repair
job is less than $10,000.The Home Builders Licensure Board has published a list of currently licensed residential
homebuilders and remodelers in Alabama on its website,www.hblb.state.al.us.
Request copies of the builder’s or remodeler’s insurance certificates to verify that he or she carries
insurance that protects you from claims arising from property damage or job site injuries.
Don’t compare apples to oranges – when evaluating bids from contractors, make sure they are based on
identical project specifications.
Be wary of a contractor who asks for a full payment before the job has begun – a payment schedule should
be part of your written agreement – and may be tied to benchmarks such as completing various phases of the job.
Check with your local or state consumer protection agency or Better Business Bureau to find out if any
unresolved complaints have been filed against the builder or remodeler.
Check with the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board to verify that the builder or remodeler has the
appropriate license (if required) and a clean record.The state homebuilders and remodelers license is required
when the job is more than $10,000; however, consumers are encouraged to seek licenses even when the repair
job is less than $10,000.The Home Builders Licensure Board has published a list of currently licensed residential
homebuilders and remodelers in Alabama on its website,www.hblb.state.al.us.
Request copies of the builder’s or remodeler’s insurance certificates to verify that he or she carries
insurance that protects you from claims arising from property damage or job site injuries.
Don’t compare apples to oranges – when evaluating bids from contractors, make sure they are based on
identical project specifications.
Be wary of a contractor who asks for a full payment before the job has begun – a payment schedule should
be part of your written agreement – and may be tied to benchmarks such as completing various phases of the job.
HIRE A LOCAL BUILDER OR REMODELER
To find a builder, remodeler, or other home repair professional in your area, contact
the Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa, Inc. at 205-345-7253
the Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa, Inc. at 205-345-7253
The Home Builders Association of Tuscaloosa, Inc.