(Wisconsin) With the home improvement season on the horizon the state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reminds residents to do their homework when they hire a contractor.
In 2023 the department received 867 complaints ranging from failure to provide services to improper installation and more. Michelle Reinen is the Administrator for the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection.
She says before any work is done make sure you get every guarantee you need from your contractor.
Make sure you get the agreement in writing and it has all the details about when the job is going to start, what materials are going to be used, and how much it is going to cost.
Also ask if subcontractors are going to be used, when you have to make payments, and when the job will be complete.
Reinen says also make sure you request and get lien waivers from the contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers. Home Improvements were number three on the department’s list of Top Ten complaints received last year.
