Has someone offered you a  “Free” Inspection?  Beware! This is probably the biggest home repair scam around. Here’s how it goes:

The person will drop by your house and offer a “free” estimate to assess “problems” with your roof, siding, driveway, etc.  Naturally, the scammer ALWAYS finds something wrong, and then uses inferior materials to “repair” the problem while charging you a big fee.

This is most common with:

• roofers who always find bad shingles
• waterproofing companies that tell you your foundation will collapse if you don’t sign up for an overpriced sump pump
• many others

To avoid contractor fraud, stay away from companies like these. Prices for basic services should be quotable without the contractor sticking his foot in your door. If you do make a rash purchase decision and have second thoughts, remember that most states have a mandatory three-day “cooling off” period during which you can cancel any home repair contract without obligation.

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