Secrets Contractors Don’t Want You to Know: Part I

At ServiceWhale, we pride ourselves on only associating with contractors who are fair and produce quality work. Without using our service, you could fall victim to one of these tricks a contractor might try to play on you. To avoid working with a trickster, read about these contractor secrets they don’t want you to know and consider finding your next contractor on ServiceWhale.

There are a Multitude of Contractors in Town

Contractors of all kinds are abundant in virtually any city across the nation. However, when you are having estimates done, the contractor would like for you to think that they are your only option. They’ll probably tell you that they are the most fairly priced contractor in town, and that they do the best quality work. While this may be true, there is no way to be sure if you’ve only had a few estimates done.

With ServiceWhale, we can eliminate this guessing game for you by allowing only the most reputable contractors on our site. After passing a three-step process, which includes a background check, we know exactly who are contractors are and what kind of work they do. Additionally, you can receive multiple free and instant estimates from a list of relevant contractors in your area, so that you are getting the service and price that is right for you.

They Will Delegate Your Work

When you are in the process of hiring a contractor, they might lead you to believe that they will be the ones working on the project. After building a relationship with this specific person and making a deal with them, they will then send out their employees to do the work instead. This can result in a distrust between you and your contractor, as well as services that don’t coordinate with the initial deal.

ServiceWhale contractors will be honest and up-front with you about who will actually be performing the work on your home. There are no surprises when you hire and work with our contractors, and in this case, that is a good thing.

Large Deposits Are Illegal

Aside from charging you for materials and labor, one contractor secret is to insist that you pay a large deposit up-front. Most of the time, this is unnecessary, and it can even be illegal, if the cost is higher than what is limited by the state. There are even contractors out there who will jack up their rates if they notice that you have a nice house, expensive car, fancy jewelry, and so on.

Because ServiceWhale contractors give you an estimate without coming out to your house, this risk is completely eliminated. You would be getting the same, fair rate as everyone else, despite what your income may appear to be. Our contractors follow state laws as well, but never ask for more than what’s fair, anyway.

To hire a ServiceWhale contractor, who you can trust to provide you with quality service at a fair price, please visit our website for custom quotes.