Don’t Fall for a Concrete Repair Scam
First of all, no reputable professional contractor needs to hunt down business by going door to door when it comes to residential masonry repair, it just doesn’t happen.
So what if they say they have extra material that must be used that day? Wouldn’t they try to find more repair jobs to prevent the product from going to waste and maybe offer you a deeply discounted service?
No. As believable as this sounds, this is something scammers tell homeowners to entice business.
Another common scam is to make you think you are getting in on a special neighborhood deal. Scammers will often go so far as to mention some of your neighbors by name. NEVER fall for this tactic, as it is not a special deal; just a ploy to get rob you of your money.
How a Bad Concrete Repair Job Can Cost You
So, let’s say that you do go ahead and hire the workers, not realizing you are being scammed; what’s the worst that can happen?
Well, if your cracked masonry work isn’t stabilized properly, it will not remain repaired for long, plus, improperly caulked cracks will leave the concrete more open to water infiltration, which in turn will hasten the need for extra repairs.
Don’t expect to chase down the scammers if you want your money back either. Any contact information they gave you is probably fake, so your chances of finding them are slim to none. You can contact the authorities; however, you can kiss goodbye to your hard-earned money.
Get Concrete Repair on Your Own Terms
Instead of hiring workers that show up on your doorstep, as convenient as that is, treat the visit as a reminder to call in a licensed professional contractor instead. For information pertaining to the residential masonry repair services and products CMI Services has to offer, please do not hesitate to dial this number (515) 328-6511 now, we are based in the Des Moines, IA area.