07/17/2026
As a licensed Florida General Contractor (License ) and co-owner of Home Fixerz Construction, I hate seeing homeowners taken advantage of by contractors who lack integrity. Here are a few additional red flags every homeowner should watch for:
🚩 Red Flag: Refusing Inspections or Transparency
A reputable contractor welcomes inspections and is transparent throughout the process. If they resist inspections, avoid answering questions, or don’t want you involved, that’s a major warning sign.
🚩 Red Flag: They Don’t Encourage You to Do Your Homework
Don’t rely only on Google reviews. A trustworthy contractor should have no problem with you doing your due diligence.
Instead:
• Speak directly with past clients.
• Ask for references from current projects.
• Visit an active job site if possible.
• Ask questions about communication, timelines, change orders, cleanliness, and how problems were handled.
🚩 Red Flag: No Lien Waivers or Payment Releases
As you make progress payments—and especially at the end of the project—you should receive lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers. This helps protect you from being held responsible if someone who worked on your project was never paid.
The right contractor won’t be offended by your questions. They will appreciate an informed client because trust and transparency are the foundation of every successful project.
Planning a renovation? It’s smart to look for ways to save — but a bad contractor can turn a “good deal” into a very expensive mistake. Red flags to watch for before you sign anything ⬇️