Market Ready Solutions, LLC.
7380 Spout Springs Rd
STE 210-282
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
ph: 770-843-3595
fax: 770-965-7417
alt: 706-614-3411
gomarket
Lake Burton Storm Damage
Market Ready Solutions LLC prays for all the victims that were affected by this storm. We are posting this page to help protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors. The only thing we would add to this is that before hiring a contractor you should get a list of Insurance reps, agents, adjusters, and homeowners that the contractor has performed work with or for. Then you should randomly call 5 of them!
We are here to help you! Feel free to call us if you have questions about the process or actions of your contractor. We will gladly answer your questions. We know the claims process and have a long list of Insurance professionals to prove it. We would love you to call any of our many referrals. Be very careful of contractors that knocked on your door. Some of these guys in Lake Burton are from Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, etc. Once they get the money they are gone and you can forget the warranty. They will change company names every few years.
If you want to go at it alone and need help getting through the insurance and mortgage company maze, we will be glad to help you in your time of need.
Also, if you are unhappy with your contractor then you need to find a new one that you can trust and connect with. Above all you should not feel pressured and feel comfortable with your contractor.
Policies have a number of requirements that your contractor should already be aware of and if they do not follow the correct procedures then you could lose rights to your claim.
Article In The Clayton Tribune
Dodgins said he hoped the storm damage would enable unemployed builders to return to work. "The building economy has been so bad this could help locals get back to work," he said.
Dodgins said residents needed to be aware of storm chasers coming in from other states trying to take advantage of people.
"People need to hire local workers so that money will feed back into our local economy," he said. "There's a lot of good builders out of business because of the economy."
The board of directors for the Home Builders Association of Rabun County met Tuesday morning to come up with a strategy to combat unscrupulous contractors trying to take advantage of homeowners in need.
Samantha Thacker, executive officer with the association, said the board decided to develop a series of press releases to address consumer needs as the community works through reconstruction.
In the meantime, she said residents should consider several factors before hiring someone for repairs and remodeling work, including checking the contractor's reputation and previous experience. Residents also should check with the Better Business Bureau to see if a contractor has had any complaints filed against him.
Now that Rabun County is declared a disaster area, Thacker said contractors and other cleanup services would have to obtain a special permit from the county.
"The state residential or general contractor license is required when the job is more than $2,500; however, consumers are encouraged to seek out licensees even when the repair job is less than $2,500," Thacker said in a press release.
Residents should request copies of a contractor's insurance certificates, make sure all bids are based on identical project specifications and be wary of a contractor who asks for a full payment before beginning the job or who goes door-to-door selling his service.
Before hiring a contractor you should:
1) Check companies license with the Ga Secretary of State Professional Licensing Board.
2) Check to see if they have workers comp and general liability insurance. Get a certificate and call the insurer to verify. (Some will give you counterfit certificates)
3) Get a list of insurance agents and homeowners they have worked with and for. If they cant provide insurance referrals then they don't understand the claim business. (They should have 10 or more agents and adjusters you can call)
4) Do not pay them up front or give them ANY monies before they start work. If they cant afford to start work without pre-payment then you DON'T need them.
5) If you feel they charged too much for removing a tree then don't continue to use them.
6) If you home has water damage then you Really need to be careful due to improper drying techniques. They can cause further damage and mold.Your contractor should be certified in water remediation.
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706-614-3411
Market Ready Solutions, LLC.
7380 Spout Springs Rd
STE 210-282
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
ph: 770-843-3595
fax: 770-965-7417
alt: 706-614-3411
gomarket
