Are you a contractor? Let us know what you think about tipping! Tipping your waiter is common etiquette when you’re dining out, where 15-25% is expected. But what about tipping contractors who remodel your house? Should you tip landscapers, general contractors, or roofers at all and if so, how much is appropriate? To help answer this question, we asked … [Read more...]
Getting A Fair Estimate to Rebuild or Repair Your House
This is Part 3 of a three-part guide on Rebuilding After the California Wildfires. You can jump to Part 1: How To Avoid Scams and Find a Trustworthy Contractor or Part 2: First Steps in Your Insurance Claim Following damage to a home, the insurance company will dispatch insurance adjusters who will come and survey the property and interview the homeowner … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Scams and Find a Trustworthy Contractor
This is Part 1 of a three-part guide on Rebuilding After the California Wildfires. You can jump to Part 2: First Steps in Your Insurance Claim or Part 3: Getting A Fair Estimate to Rebuild or Repair Your House. Contents of this post: The Risks of Post-Disaster Contractor Fraud Tips for Avoiding Scams Hiring a Trustworthy Contractor … [Read more...]
Rebuilding Your Home After the California Wildfires
In the wake of a wildfire disaster, it can be difficult to know where to begin to put your life back together. Recovering from the total or partial destruction of your home can be a long process mired with uncertainty — from finding the right contractor to negotiating claims with your home insurer. To help you navigate the road to recovery, we've put together a three-part … [Read more...]
First Steps in Your Insurance Claim
This is Part 2 of a three-part guide on Rebuilding After the California Wildfires. You can jump to Part 1: How To Avoid Scams and Find a Trustworthy Contractor or Part 3: Getting A Fair Estimate to Rebuild or Repair Your House If you have home insurance which covers wildfire loss, filing a claim is the best route for replacing or repairing your home. … [Read more...]