--- title: "Avoid Getting Ripped Off: How to Find a Contractor" description: "Avoid getting ripped off by a contractor: tips for finding and vetting a good contractor." image: https://info.bluemarsh.com/hubfs/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash.jpg --- [![Honey Brook PA Insurance Agent](https://info.bluemarsh.com/hubfs/BlueMarshInsurance_April2018/Images/preheader_01-1.png)](https://www.bluemarsh.com/) - [Home](https://www.bluemarsh.com/) - [About Us](https://www.bluemarsh.com/about-us/) - [Referral Rewards Program](https://www.bluemarsh.com/referral-rewards/) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.bluemarsh.com/customer-testimonials/) - [Rate Us](https://www.bluemarsh.com/rate-us/) - [Blog](https://info.bluemarsh.com/blog) - [Products](https://www.bluemarsh.com/insurance-products/) - [Customer Center](https://www.bluemarsh.com/customer-center/) - [Online Quotes](https://www.bluemarsh.com/insurance-quote/) - [Contact](https://www.bluemarsh.com/contact/) - (610) 590-0152 - [MyAgent@bluemarsh.com](mailto:MyAgent@bluemarsh.com) - [Start Quotes](https://www.bluemarsh.com/insurance-quote/) # Avoid Getting Ripped Off: How to Find a Contractor by [Tom Davenport](https://info.bluemarsh.com/blog/author/tom-davenport)    September 13, 2021 *This post is part of our "How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off" series. For more tips on working with contractors, [download our FREE 2-page guide here](https://info.bluemarsh.com/hubfs/Avoid%20Getting%20Ripped%20Off%20(1)%20(2).pdf). * [![glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash](https://info.bluemarsh.com/hs-fs/hubfs/glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash.jpg?width=548&name=glenn-carstens-peters-npxXWgQ33ZQ-unsplash.jpg)](https://www.bluemarsh.com/financialplanning/) After storms hit, sleazy contractors have the opportunity to take advantage of desperate homeowners who need repairs done to their homes. Don't find yourself in a bad situation with a bad contractor. Here are some tips to help you find & vet a contractor. #### Finding a Contractor - **Check in with your local homebuilders’ association.** You’ll be able to search contractors within your area and put together a list of potentials. - **Get referrals.** Ask your friends, family and coworkers who they’ve worked with in the past. They may have a great contractor you haven’t heard of — or know of a few you should stay away from. - **Prepare ahead.** The stress of an emergency repair might impact your judgment. It's a great idea to already have a contractor in mind before you even need them. #### Vetting a Contractor - **Association check.** See if the trade association(s) to which they belong stipulates a code of ethics, minimum hours of satisfactory work and trade exams. - **Search for reviews (good or bad).** Check in with your state attorney general’s office and the [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/) to see if there are any complaints against the contractor. Glance over their public company reviews on Google, Facebook  or other trusted review sites. **Trust your gut, do your research and use your head when hiring a contractor.** AND if you have questions about your insurance coverage, give us a call: 610-590-0152 Special "Thank You" to our partners at [Erie Insurance](https://www.erieinsurance.com/) for these great tips.      Previous Post: [Friend, Inc. is September, 2021's Charity of the Month!](https://info.bluemarsh.com/blog/friend-inc-is-septembers-charity-of-the-month) Next Post: [Avoid Getting Ripped Off: How to Work with a Contractor](https://info.bluemarsh.com/blog/how-to-work-with-a-contractor) ### Ready to start your quotes? We make the process super easy. When you're ready, click the button below to see how we can help you! [Yes, let's do it!](https://www.bluemarsh.com/insurance-quote/) ### Have a great experience? Online reviews help our agency tremendously. If you've had a great experience, we'd love your review! [Leave review](https://www.bluemarsh.com/rate-us/) ### We’re on Facebook too! > [Blue Marsh Insurance, Inc.](https://www.facebook.com/bluemarshins) ### Contact Information Blue Marsh Insurance 2501 Conestoga Ave Honey Brook, PA 19344 [Get directions](https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=current+location&daddr=2501+Conestoga+Ave+%0D%0AHoney+Brook%2C+PA+19344+) 610-590-0152 [MyAgent@bluemarsh.com](mailto:MyAgent@bluemarsh.com) Fleetwood PA Location 430 Park Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 [Get directions](https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=current+location&daddr=430+Park+Road%0D%0AFleetwood%2C+PA+19522) (610) 944-8105 [MyAgent@bluemarsh.com](mailto:MyAgent@bluemarsh.com) ### Connect with us on social - - - - ### We’re on Facebook too! > [Blue Marsh Insurance, Inc.](https://www.facebook.com/bluemarshins) Copyright 2020 Blue Marsh Insurance | Website by [Advisor Evolved](https://advisorevolved.com/) [Call](tel:6105900152) [Email](mailto:myagent@bluemarsh.com) [Claims](https://www.bluemarsh.com/customer-center/file-insurance-claim/) [Payments](https://www.bluemarsh.com/contact/)