Comments on: Angie’s List Recommendation On How To Pay Contractors

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:48:14 +0000

That would be scary… our neighbor did that, trusting the contractor was not overcharging until the bill came due…. and lots of work was done, with padded costs, talk about nightmare.

Talk about the costs in advance is part of the process, not offensive, just being clear…
Do not sign a contract if you do not know the costs!

By: Glenda

Glenda — Thu, 21 May 2015 06:42:20 +0000

Yo made a good point on a contracrtor that’s unwilling to negotiate the terms of contract. That could be a red flag. The good thing about Angie’s List is that we can always check out the reviews of the contractor’s past clients.

By: keith r.

keith r. — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:33:43 +0000

These are great recommendations for payment schemes. I’m definitely taking note of everything. Thanks for sharing.

By: brendan

brendan — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 05:46:19 +0000

With Angie’s List, I have a good idea as to what the standard rates are. I won’t be fooled or scammed in any way.

By: K, Grant

K, Grant — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:26:56 +0000

Oh I do agree that we shouldn’t be paying 100% upfront. The contractor has to fully deliver first to get the whole payment. As to the breakdown of payment, I think breaking it up into milestones is also a great idea.

By: vekloo

vekloo — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:30:30 +0000

Although I’ve saved enough for our annual home repair project, I want to be careful. I think it’s right that I pay after each milestone has been met. Sure, I can give a down payment but I want to make sure each task is delivered well and on time.

By: Tempest T.

Tempest T. — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:31:47 +0000

Drawing up a contract does not guarantee everything. Surely, there will still be some challenges. That’s the reason why angie’s list has a dependable resolution team.

By: chummy

chummy — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 13:23:18 +0000

Noted. This is one of the best tips I’ve ever gotten. There’s no way, I’m paying full amount at the start of the project.

By: Milton S.

Milton S. — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 11:34:35 +0000

The worse thing that can happen in the middle of a home improvement project is to have some issues with the contractor. That’s what I want to avoid. I just want the home project delivered on time. Such is the reason why I signed up. As a member, I’m also looking forward to reading a lot of great articles.

By: jazeta

jazeta — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:49:00 +0000

I agree with you about the articles on angie’s list. They’re very useful. The information I pick up always comes in handy