BBB Can Help Take the Stress Out of Home Improvements

Better Business Bureau (BBB) has launched a new website to assist homeowners with home improvement projects. BBB’s Home Improvement Center provides resources for hiring a trustworthy contractor, helpful home improvement tips, and scams to watch out for.

BBB has gathered information for homeowners who are interested in home improvement loans and grants, as well as, information on contractor licenses and insurance requirements for Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont. BBB’s new website is completely free for consumers and homeowners.

“Finding a home improvement contractor you can trust is crucial to the remodeling and renovation process,” said Paula Fleming, spokesperson for the local BBB. “To help homeowners, BBB has created a website full of trustworthy BBB Accredited contractors, important licensing information and valuable resources.”

In the past year, consumers have inquired about contractors with BBB over half a million times; however, consumers have also filed over 560 complaints in the last year regarding the same industry.

Fleming said, “Our goal is to help consumers, who are beginning the home improvement process, to find reliable contractors they can trust and avoid becoming victims of a home improvement scam.”

Homeowners can also check out Porch.com, another free resource that offers information on more than a million home professionals.Porch.com is the first website in the home services industry to integrate BBB’s trusted data of BBB Business Reviews and ratings on BBB Accredited Businesses.

Before taking on a home improvement project, visit go.bbb.org/ne-homeimprovement. For more information, visit us at bbb.org/boston.