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Landscaping? Warning!
Scams by Contractors in Calgary
Caution, Advises the
Better Business Bureau
According to the Better Business Bureau there have been as
many as 197 reports of complaints against landscaping companies. This was just
in the last year and this figure was only the number of the ones that were
reported.
Do Your Homework
Before you hire a landscaper, do your homework. Since
complaints by landscaping contractors top the list of complaints with the BBB,
potential home renovators need to take care before they take a leap and spend
hard-earned dollars.
Take Your Time
Sandra Crozier-McKee, president and CEO of BBB Serving
Southern Alberta and East Kootenay, says, "Making changes to your home or
property means investing your time and hard-earned money." She states,
"Taking the time to seek out legitimate, trustworthy businesses beforehand
will make for a worth-while investment."
Get it in Writing
Decide on the type of work needed for the project. What do
you intend to do? What will you expect from the contractor? When you have a
clear picture of what you need and who does what then get the cost estimate,
get an approximate time-line, get all the details and then get it all in
writing.
Shop Around Your
Neighbourhood
Chances are that you have noticed work being done in your
neighbourhood. Ask them who did the work. Was their experience positive? Was
their general satisfaction? Then, shop around for a few quotes.
For General reviews on
Contractors check out:
Before you buy into any
renovation project, don't forget to check out the Better Business Reviews. It's
a good way to begin your search before you make a major financial commitment.
They have 100819 businesses listed by order of relevance. They have landscape
companies listed that are BBB accredited and those listed that are not. Some of
the reasons for the lack of accreditation are the numbers of years that they
have been in business or government actions against the business.
Why not give me a call? I may
already know of some reputable contractors in your neighbourhood. Call 403-680-4479
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