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Finding a Contractor : No references

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Call us, and ask for references.  We will be more than happy to give you names of happy customers and their contact information.  We always make sure the customer is okay with us sharing this information beforehand, so it will be acceptable if you make the call.

Finding a Contractor: No insurance

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Contracting companies are required to have liability and worker’s compensation insurance and should have copies available for you on request.  Being told it is on the way, left in the other truck or any excuse why copies of insurance cannot be shown means a scammer in the making.  If something happens to one of the employees while on the job and they lack insurance, you are fiscally responsible.

Finding a Contractor: Advance payment

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You are given a sweet deal on a paint.  The company asks you to forward them payment for materials or labor.  This is one of the biggest signs of a scam.  No reputable company will expect pre-payment.