BE CAUTIOUS OF UNSCRUPULOUS CONTRACTORS CHASING STORMS

BBB^® Serving Central Indiana warns consumers to be cautious when selecting a contractor to restore damage caused by the recent flooding.

Indianapolis – July 3, 2015 – BBB® Serving Central Indiana warns Central Indiana consumers who were affected by the recent flooding to be cautious when selecting a contractor to help restore damages. In a time where decisions must be made quickly, unscrupulous contractors may travel from other states to attempt to take advantage of the vulnerable to make a quick dollar.  When hiring a flood restoration contractor, keep the following in mind

Visit bbb.org/indy to check on any potential companies

If possible, try to obtain at least 2 estimates from different contractors.

Avoid contractors who come unsolicited and use high pressure tactics.

Never pay a contractor for services upfront.

Make sure to ask for proof of insurance and contact information for the agent to verify.

Find an Accredited Business on our website at: bbb.org/indy.

For more information contact info@indybbb.org or 866.463.9222

About BBB^® Serving Central Indiana

For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2014, people turned to BBB more than 165 million times for BBB Business Reviews on more than 4.7 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at bbb.org. The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 112 local, independent BBBs across North America, as well as home to its national programs on dispute resolution, advertising review, and industry self-regulation. BBB Serving Central Indiana was founded in 1916 and serves 46 counties in Indiana.