Florida and Houston, Texas residents have begun preparing their homes for the hurricane season. Whether it is by fixing roofs, installing shutters and whole-house emergency standby generators, the need of a contractor dramatically increases. It is important to make sure the contractors hired to work on your home are reliable and have the appropriate license provided by the state.
The Sun-Sentinel wrote an article discussing how unlicensed contractors are on the rise, tricking people out of their money. As the the article states, “The best thing you can [do] to protect your home and bank account is to make sure you only do business with licensed, reputable contractors. Check your contractor’s license at MyFloridaLicense.com and report unlicensed activity by calling 1-866-532-1440.”
The article provides individuals with tips to follow, to make sure they will not lose their money. It is important to check if the company has the appropriate license required to operate. Reputable companies such as Personalized Power Systems are licensed by the state to do their work. Checking references is also important. Finally, you should document any transaction being made. Preparing for hurricane season is very important, and so is making sure a licensed contractor is there to help you be ready to face the storm.
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