You Can't Trust a Poor Contractor

Listen up, homeowners. You wanna know why your remodel’s half-done, and your contractor’s ghosting you? It’s ‘cause you hired a poor contractor. Here’s the deal—lowest bid ain’t the bargain you think. These guys toss out rock-bottom numbers to cover their overdue bills, not your job. They’re broke, their finances are a dumpster fire, and they’re winging it. Halfway through, they’re out of cash, your budget is blown, gone, and they're off to another gig to pay their rent. Your project? Left for their “spare time” at 10 p.m. That’s why your kitchen’s still a war zone.

Here's how to identify a poor contractor:

Red Flags of a Poor Contractor

1. No Website: Legit outfits have a site—license, bond, insurance, the works. No website? They’re either brand-new or too broke to afford one. They’re scraping by on subcontracting scraps, not landing their own jobs.

2. No Reviews (or Fake Ones): Zero online reviews? Big problem. A couple of written testimonials? Worse. Anybody can fake those. “Hey, Mom, write me a review.” “Mow my lawn, I’ll give you a testimonial.” No homeowner trusts that garbage, and you shouldn’t either.

3. No Company Name: If they’re working under their personal name, run. No legit contractor skips a company name—it’s required for licensing, bonding, and insurance. “Joe Smith Contracting” instead of a business? Red flag city.

4. Sketchy Photos: They’ll spam you with pics of “their” work. No proof they did it, though. Those could be ripped from Google or a buddy’s job site. Don’t fall for it.

Even the Government Knows Better

The feds don’t mess with lowest bids. They skip the highest and the lowest, picking the middle. Why? Low bidders flake or use it as a loss leader, sneaking in change orders that jack up costs 10x. Even Uncle Sam has been burned one too many times—don’t trust the cheapest guy.

Why This Pisses Me Off

I’ve been in this game forever, and it burns me up seeing homeowners screwed over. These financially poor contractors? They’re side-hustling for other crews, showing up late, “borrowing” tools, and barely holding a job. Then they bid direct to you like they’re pros. They’re not. You’re stuck with a botched job and a headache.

How We Fix It at Better Homes

At Better Homes, we’re done with the nonsense. We vet contractors like nobody’s business. Here’s how:

• Deep Background Checks: We dig into their license, bond, insurance, and history.

• Customer Interviews: We call past clients, see the work, and ask the real questions: What went wrong? What sucked? What was great? No fluff, just truth.

• Job Recordings: Contractors record their work. We review it to ensure they’re not cutting corners.

• Post-Job Reviews: After the job’s done, we talk to homeowners to confirm it went smooth.

You need a pro to find legit contractors. That’s us. No hidden fees or increased charges, just us, helping you and charging the legit contractors for it.

Don’t Get Burned

Skip the poor contractors. They’ll leave you with a half-finished job and a lighter wallet. Work with Better Homes—we’ll hook you up with vetted pros who get it done right. Hit us up today, and let’s get your project moving.