Adams Construction Services Inc

Sorry for the long absence since my last entry in July.  As is typical, the summer season finds me very busy.  On the top of many Louisville and Southern Indiana residents during the past week or so has been our infamous wind storm.  Many of you have shared in the frustrations such as lacking electricity, internet, telephone as well as spending some unexpected time with your schoolage children.  I am sure you made the most of things – life goes on.  When my phone started ringing off the hook early in the week following, I knew that this weather event was like no other in my history as a contractor.  I have been on the road on a seemingly endless junket between the disaster areas that some local pieces of real estate have become.  I have been on many of your roofs with tape measure in hand.  I have more pictures of missing shingles, windblown siding, downed trees, twisted gutters, smashed roofs and broken glass than one can imagine.  I know our areas insurance agents have been very busy as well.

Many of you are looking for a reputable contractor to assist you with your repairs.  Unfortunately, the “Storm Chasers” are likely on the prowl to take advantage of unsuspecting homeowners during this time.  Below are a few tips to help protect yourself from these predatory practices and get the real help you need as opposed to being ripped off:

• Beware of “contractors” roaming your neighborhood door to door cold calling you.
• Ask for an insurance certificate showing proof of coverage for general liability, workman’s compensation and commercial auto coverage
• Ask for proof of licensure and license numbers.  Contractors are required to be licensed by Metro Louisville as well as some other towns/counties
• Don’t pay in full up front.
• Ask for references from previous clients.
• Check with the Better Business Bureau for any complaints and to see if the contractor is a member
• A legitimate contractor will present you with a written estimate and contract to sign before beginning any work.

Just be careful.  You know what’s been said before – if it looks like a rat and smells like a rat… it’s probably a rat.   May all your repairs be completed swiftly and professionally.

Until next time,

Thad Adams, President

Adams Construction Services, Inc.

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