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Construction Defects Burning a Hole through the Residential Contractors Market
Cover Story • July 19, 2004
Whether real or imagined, the threat of construction defects litigation has burned through the residential contractors liability insurance market like a California wildfire. Over the past couple ...
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| Subject | Posted By | Posted On |
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| RE: Cwuirdgu | mikki | Jul 14, 2009, 11:39 am |
| Yes...I did notify the insurance company... | Mikki | Jul 13, 2009, 5:54 pm |
| So much for justice... | Mikki | Jul 13, 2009, 5:49 pm |
| RE: CG 20 10 11 85 | BP | Jun 19, 2008, 10:42 am |
| Mikki | Mark W. Kinsey | Mar 24, 2008, 1:12 pm |
| RE: RE: CG 20 10 11 85 | Javier Sierra | Feb 27, 2008, 1:05 pm |
| RE: RE: RE: Cg2010 1185 | Mikki | Dec 31, 2007, 8:03 pm |
| RE: RE: Cg2010 1185 | Mark W. Kinsey CRA | Mar 15, 2006, 7:16 pm |
| RE: Cg2010 1185 | Stephanie | Oct 21, 2005, 5:00 pm |
| RE: Build houses right to avoid lawsuits | Mark W. Kinsey, CRA | May 25, 2005, 4:37 pm |
| Build houses right to avoid lawsuits | Cindy S | May 25, 2005, 2:11 pm |
| RE: The other side of the issue... | Mark W. Kinsey, CRA | Sep 27, 2004, 3:06 pm |
| The other side of the issue... | Mikki | Sep 25, 2004, 8:59 pm |
| RE: RE: CG 20 10 11 85 | Bill Fillmar | Sep 1, 2004, 9:24 am |
| RE: CG 20 10 11 85 | Mark W. Kinsey, CRA | Aug 16, 2004, 8:29 pm |
| RE: CG 20 10 11 85 | Laurence | Aug 11, 2004, 6:08 pm |
| RE: CG 20 10 11 85 | Mike Brown | Aug 9, 2004, 1:36 pm |
| CG 20 10 11 85 | Clark Griep | Aug 9, 2004, 10:07 am |
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Subject: RE: The other side of the issue...
So sorry to hear of your nightmare. A question I have asked on numerous occasions to folks like yourself is, "And how much time did you spend researching the contractor before you signed the contract?" "Are you aware of his history and his clients satisfaction records?"
Many people who have work performed on their homes are only concerned with the bottom line on a contract, which is their prime criteria for selecting their contractor. The reality is your nightmare!
If folks took more time in the selection of the contractor, questioning references, visiting past projects, understanding the contract and all the clauses contained in them the contractor "Wheat will separate itself from the chaff". Legitimate guys want to have a long term relationship with homeowners and want to give you the time to be comfortable with them and engage them in the process of making your dreams come true.
Most are excellent tradesmen and artisans that have become good businessmen and women. Next time check out www.nari.org for a TRUELY professional contractor. One that supports his or her profession and educates themselves and their employees on a regular basis.
Best of luck with your situation Mikki but once you start down the legal road your in for the ride.