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Best General Contractor in Dayton, OH? 5 Red Flags to Check Before You Sign

Five red flags to check before you hire a general contractor: no written contract, a large deposit up front, cash or a check made out to a person, skipped permits, and pressure to sign on the spot. Before you hire, compare written estimates, check complaints with the Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau, and ask your city whether contractors need a license.

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Chapters

  1. 0:00 Looking for the best general contractor in Dayton? (Dayton Elite General Contractors, building and remodeling homes in Dayton, Ohio)
  2. 0:13 Red flags 1, 2 and 3: contract, deposit, payment
  3. 0:30 Red flags 4 and 5: permits and pressure
  4. 0:45 Before you hire: estimates, complaints, licensing
  5. 0:59 Request a written estimate

Transcript

0:00 Looking for the best general contractor in Dayton? (Dayton Elite General Contractors, building and remodeling homes in Dayton, Ohio)

Looking for the best general contractor in Dayton? We're Dayton Elite General Contractors, building and remodeling homes in Dayton, Ohio. The best contractors put everything in writing, so check five red flags before you sign.

0:13 Red flags 1, 2 and 3: contract, deposit, payment

One: no written contract, only verbal promises. Two: a large deposit before any work starts. The Attorney General suggests paying in increments. Three: cash, or a check made out to a person instead of a company.

0:30 Red flags 4 and 5: permits and pressure

Four: skipped permits. A contract should require the contractor to obtain permits and inspections. Five: pressure to sign on the spot. If you sign at home, Ohio law usually gives you three business days to cancel.

0:45 Before you hire: estimates, complaints, licensing

Compare written estimates from several contractors. Check complaints with the Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau. And ask your city whether contractors need a license, because Ohio law does not require one but many cities do.

0:59 Request a written estimate

Choosing a contractor? Ask for everything in writing. Get a written estimate. Request yours at daytonelitegeneralcontractors.com. Dayton Elite General Contractors. Dayton homes done right.

Dayton Elite General Contractors, 130 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402, (326) 239-5204.