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Home Improvement Contractors Question by Byron: What NJ government agency if any handles rebates for mistakes made by a home improvement contractor?
The contractor I used installed a shower/sauna/jacuzzi all in one unit and now it leaks at almost all junction points and the handle is leaking water as well. In addition, I needed him to repair one of the electrical lines that come into my fuse box from the power company, otherwise I don’t have enough power to operate the sauna. The contractor refuses to do any other work at this point.I read somewhere a while ago that there was an agency that gave rebates to consumers who had home improvements done in a less than complete and/or professional manner.

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Answer by Jennifer
All contractors in NJ are now required to be licensed with the state of NJ.

You’ll need at least his full name, hopefully his license number.

http://www.state.nj.us/nj/consumer/

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www.angieslist.com – Good news for homeowners planning a home improvement project this year. Contractors around the country tell Angie’s List they’re willing to negotiate prices to win jobs from homeowners planning to repair or improve their existing homes. No one wants to spend more than they have to, but when it comes to home improvement, there’s more to consider than dollars. Never hire on price alone. Do your research to make sure you are getting quality work at a good price.

Home Improvement Contractors Question by Keenan: How can a find a home improvement contractor in San Jose, California?
I’m looking for a resource for finding quality contractors in San Jose, CA.

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Answer by Home_Helper
Try www.RecUmmend.com. They list all types of contractors in San Jose and have customer ratings and reviews.

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Home Improvement Contractors Question by Rob B: Where would you look for a home improvement contractor?
I am a small business owner who is looking to market my company (vinyl siding installer) And would like everyone’s opinion on where they would look for a contractor to do a major home improvement project. Thanks for your responses!!

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Answer by Bibi
Check your local paper!

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Home Improvement Contractors Question by Dharmendra P: Do Contractors.com verify credential of Home Improvement contractors they refer ? I don’t think so?
I had retained Mason to do footing and foundation and other masonary work for my house, he is also listed at Contractors.com website. Mason has one complain aganist him with BBB besides mine wrote to contractors.com 3 times during 3 week but they did not responded.

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Answer by DPS
Contractor.com is an advertising website. You should use your local paper or neighbors when looking for a contractor.

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Home Improvement Contractors Question by The Insult Monger: Is it legal for a home improvement contractor to walk off the job?
We hired a home improvement contractor for a major landscaping job. He completed about 80% of the work but then disappeared. Right before he disappeared, he asked if we minded paying him for the work he already completed. He seemed nice so we agreed. Then, he vanished, even though he signed a contract with us saying that he was supposed to do our driveway (which he didn’t — and now it is near winter and we have no driveway). Can he legally do this? (walk off a job even though the work in the contract is incomplete)

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Answer by Scott3193
nope…i dont think

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The first episode of “Consumer Affairs” includes a conversation about home improvement contractors, with Office of Consumer Affairs General Counsel Diane Lawton and HIC hearing officer Steve Zuilkowski discussing how the HIC program works and what tips consumers should consider before hiring a contractor.

Home Improvement Contractors Question by KimberlyJ: Have home improvement contractors gotten any cheaper?
At the height of the housing boom, I felt very badly used by home improvement contractors. I felt they gouged people because they figured they could take out home equity loans and charge outrageous prices for their labor. My husband and I are thinking about buying a fixer upper, but before we do that we need to know that we won’t be taken advantage of.

Any advice?
Dear pickme,

I don’t “feel” I was taken advantage of, I know there was a lot of gouging going on. The very last contractor I had come over to my house to do an estimate asked for 12K to paint the interior of my three level townhouse. Now, you know that isn’t right. If that’s the going rate, I’m quitting my job tomorrow.

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Answer by pickmefirstplz
if you feel you were taken advantage of than you did not put the time and effort in to find a contractor that fit your needs. if you buy the house take a little more time to find the right contractor. agreed that is the wrong contractor you just have to keep looking

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Home Improvement Contractors Question by mychoice2dy: Who offers certification courses for general contractors in home improvement local to Rochester NY?
I’m starting my own home improvement business and would like as many certifications as possible local to Rochester NY.

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Answer by raymag17
The following will have the info you seek.

For Residential Maintenance, Alteration and Contractors’ examination information contact the Psychological Service, Inc. [PSI] at (800) 733-9267.

http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=28

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Home Improvement Contractors Question by Roboto999: Home Contractors: What are homeowners like to work with?
Hey home improvement contractors — when you talk to homeowners about a project, what parts are they prepared for — and what parts are they usually NOT prepared for?

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Answer by descendantofzeus
They’re seldom prepared for anything.

They usually have an unreasonably low budget, don’t appreciate all that needs to be done, and expect that you’ve got nothing else to do but their job.

It helps to be extremely patient, teach them a little about the entire process, and exercise empathy when they exhibit “sticker shock.”

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Home Improvement Contractors Question by Mj: Home improvement contractors: How do you protect yourself from surprises?
For example, you are doing a remodel that seems to be pretty straight up but you open a wall and find major rot or termite damage or something that you deem structurally unsound. You don’t want to put it back together unless the framing is done correctly but now you have to get into the drywall or plaster on the other side.

Do you have a clause in your contract that covers this type of surprise? How is it worded?
Thanks guys.

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Answer by rc
Yes of course, I write in the contract “Any unforeseen problems that could not be observed during proposal process that may incur additional costs is to be agreed upon by home owner and contractor prior to any further work to be completed or contract may be voided by contractor.” I have the home owner initial this section.

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Hiring a licensed contractor for your next home improvement project should assure you that they’re honest and competent. The problem is making sure they’re actually licensed contractors.
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Home Improvement Contractors Question by Lex: Is there a website where home improvement contractors can meet new clients?
I’m looking for a site that’s like craigslist, but NOT craigslist. Somewhat like the Facebook or Match.com of the home improvement world.

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Answer by Jebidiah
Don’t know of one exactly like that. But try service magic.

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