Home improvement repairs are some of the top complaints that our office receives. To avoid being a victim of a home repair scam, you should be aware of the following:

• Get several estimates before deciding which person you want to do business with.
• Get their business name, their name, address and telephone number.
• Check their references.
• Contact our office at 913-715-3003, the Kansas Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau and ask if any complaints have been filed against that business.
• Be extremely cautious of individuals who solicit business door-to-door.
• Make sure you get the agreement in writing and that you are provided a copy. Be sure to require the “start date” and “complete date” to be specifically set out in the contract.
• Never pay for the entire job before the work has started. Most legitimate companies require only a percentage of the cost up front.