Flood Cleanup: Check for Accredited Tradespeople
When crisis hits, we’ll take help from just about anywhere. But in the wake of the floods in recent years in and around our city, City of Calgary officials are urging Calgarians to take caution when hiring tradespeople to help rebuild homes. Several reports of many unaccredited tradespeople doing work on destroyed homes were submitted. Be sure what to look for, or more damage could be done.
- Check references
• Ensure the contractor has liability insurance
• Ensure the contractor has Workers’ Compensation
• Check if they have a warranty
• Get everything written in a contract to protect yourself
Some other tips to protect yourself:
- Don’t accept door-to-door deals from contractors
• Check if they are RenoMark or BBB certified
