Viewing entries posted in May 2011
Questionable Contractors Out and About After Tornado Disaster
After the tragedy has struck North Minneapolis, it's disheartening to see people in need not getting a fair shake on contractors for their improvement needs. Last week, several watchdog agencies warned homeowners to be careful and do their homework before hiring contractors to repair their storm-damaged houses. Whistle-blowers looked into a few local contractors who left business cards with a North Side homeowner. Read the Full Story Here, and again - always look to get multiple bids by reputable contractors for your work.
Map of Hail Sizes after Storm on 05.11.2011
We've mapped the reported hail sizes by local weather spotters. The BBB warns against storm chasers! Get in contact with local contractors to repair your hail and storm damage. There has been an interesting phenomenon that follows the hail, companies that are called "storm chasers." Storm Chasers are out of town, start up companies that chase storms all over the United States. When a repair needs to be done to the work completed, chances are that they won't be in town anymore to make those repairs and you will be stuck paying for them out of your own pocket. KEEP IT LOCAL and help support the local economy by hiring local contractors. Contact 3Bids for answers to questions on repairs for your roofing, siding, and window damage, we'll get you great estimates from local trustworthy contractors..
BBB Warns against "Storm Chasers" Get 3Bids
BBB warns against "storm chasers"It's always hard to believe that someone would take advantage of those who are victimized, but it sadly happens. The Better Business Bureau has recently released an article warning of storm chasers. The BBB says that with spring storms rolling through, consumers should be careful of those who might be considered "storm chasers" of a different variety. These "chasers" will sometimes come to your door claiming to represent home contractors, or charities.
