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• 2021-02-24 03:40:33

We all want to ensure that our commercial space or office should be built as per our taste, comfort and need. Since renovating a space is a cumbersome process that requires a lot of detailing, you may plan to hire a contractor to carry out the renovation process. However, hiring a contractor doesn’t necessarily mean that the work done would be up to the mark. We have all heard from one person or the other of how they got ripped off by the contractor who left the work half-done or did not deliver the work as promised. Let’s have a read at five ways in which a contractor could rip you off:

1. Cutting corners: A lot of contractors cut corners in order to increase their profit margin. They usually use cheap raw material, especially when it comes to expensive items like doors and windows. A contractor could also take a shortcut to build space by compromising on certain important steps. While renovating a place, a contractor could use material other than what has been promised. For instance, the contractor could skip on priming the wall, which would result in dull appearance of the wall, inconsistency in the surface of the wall, and other issues, in a short span of time.
2. Reducing work time: Contractors may not give the committed number of hours on the project that they take up from you. A diligent contractor would always make preparations or blueprint of the renovation or construction area and design. This is a little homework that ensures proper implementation of all the renovation-related processes. Also, by not engaging in prior preparations, the contractor could be trying to save on the labor costs and increase his profit margin.
3. Poor communication: Often, contractors miscommunicate deliberately with their clients. For instance, fraudulent contractors often use a certain package in which they offer to do a couple of things and use a certain type of material at an agreed price. Later on, when the project is somewhat halfway through, they give excuses such as discontinuity of the raw material and make the client upgrade to a higher-priced version. They could also promise high-priced materials and actually use cheap alternatives to the promised materials.
4. Making issues with subcontractors: When construction or renovation begins, a lot of work is further allotted to subcontractors. Your contractor can create problems by not working cordially with the subcontractors.
5. Gone missing: Many of our clients come to us complaining about how their contractor ripped them off and went missing, leaving the major part of the work undone. Such a situation can become very frustrating since a lot of time and money is invested. Reporting bad contractors like this is necessary so that they do not dupe other people.

You should also keep the following in mind to avoid being ripped off by a contractor:

1. Do not pay the total cost in one go: Ensure that you do not pay the entire amount in one go. Pay in installments, or else the contractor can compromise on quality since he has already received most or full payment.
2. Avoid making immediate decisions: A genuine contractor will never ask you to immediately make a decision after showing certain designs. You should take your time, analyze your budget and investment decision, and then make the final decision.

How can Supervisor.my help in supervising and managing your contractor?

At Supervisor.my, we often get questioned, “What can I do if my contractor ripped me off?” While it is a relief to not look at each detail yourself, it is necessary that you stay cautious; otherwise, your contractor can rip you off.

Supervisor.my can provide the following services for you to avoid being ripped off by the contractor:

Background check: We check the kind of projects that the contractor has completed previously and the feedback of their previous clients. A lot can be judged from the quality of work and satisfaction level of old clients. A detailed background check of the contractor is necessary before hiring.

Check various contractors: Before zeroing in on one contractor, we check out the work and the pricing of a few contractors who do the kind of work you need. Then, we make a fair comparison of all. As per our perusal, we choose the best contractor in terms of quality and price for you.

Written contract: It is pertinent to have all the conditions that you and your contractor have agreed on in the form of a written contract or agreement. This way, the contractor will be legally bound to do whatever has been mentioned in the contract. In case of non-performance, you can sue the contractor and demand compensation. We take care of getting the written contract or agreement drafted for you.

Other than the above services we also provide you real-time insights on the progress of your renovation and ensure that the project is completed on time and within the decided budget. Get in touch with us now at +60329359325 to chat directly with our experts. You may also WhatsApp on +60193665353.

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