{"id":2347,"date":"2020-12-14T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ctgutterservices.com\/?p=2347"},"modified":"2020-12-14T09:29:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T09:29:00","slug":"are-you-dealing-with-a-shady-siding-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/blog\/siding\/are-you-dealing-with-a-shady-siding-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Dealing With a Shady Siding Contractor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Home improvement projects like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/services\/gutters\/\">gutter installation<\/a>&nbsp;or siding replacement involve a lot of time, effort and money to complete. Getting help from a professional contractor can make the process a whole lot easier, especially if you find a reputable company who will be with you every step of the way. However, finding a good company can actually be a little more challenging than you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1215-negutters2.jpg\" alt=\"Siding Contractor\" class=\"wp-image-2357\" style=\"width:536px;height:395px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1215-negutters2.jpg 840w, https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1215-negutters2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1215-negutters2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick search on the internet for siding contractors is likely to return hundreds, if not thousands, of results. Sorting through these many candidates can be a tedious and overwhelming task. Thankfully, you can weed out the bad ones early on by keeping an eye out for the following red flags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fly-by-Night Operations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;siding company that seems like it was just formed yesterday is usually a bad sign. Yes, it\u2019s true that some contractors have to start from somewhere, and, for all you know, you may be dealing with a trustworthy company. However, will you be willing to risk your siding budget on that possibility? Always ask for a portfolio of past jobs and even references from previous customers to gauge if a siding installer is good or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Money Upfront<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No decent contractor will ask for 100% payment upfront. Even 50% down payments can also seem a little questionable. This is a common tactic for unscrupulous individuals who might be tricking you out of your money. Keep an eye out for suspicious payment arrangements suggested by a company to avoid being scammed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proof of Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, always ask for proof of insurance before signing any&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/services\/siding-installation-repair\/\">siding installation<\/a>&nbsp;contracts. A good company will not hesitate to give you a positive answer while scammers might hem and haw before obliging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Northeast Gutters &amp; Remodeling LLC, you can trust our experienced team of siding professionals to always give you excellent service every time and any time. Give us a call at (860) 899-7878, or fill out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/emdesenvolvimento.com.br\/north-east\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>\u00a0to schedule a consultation and request a free estimate today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home improvement projects like&nbsp;gutter installation&nbsp;or siding replacement involve a lot of time, effort and money to complete. Getting help from a professional contractor can make the process a whole lot easier, especially if you find a reputable company who will be with you every step of the way. 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