Unfortunately, recent years have seen a rise in scamming garage door repairmen. Look for these warning signs that a garage door repairman can’t be trusted.
Excessive Advertising
Excessive or spam-like advertising is a sign of an untrustworthy garage door repairman. Suspicious advertising will usually be very vague and can pop up in your email, mailbox, or even on your front door.
No Business Card
If a repairman comes to your house and offers service, one of the first things you should do is ask for a business card. The business card should include a phone number, website, and most importantly, a permanent address. If the repairman doesn’t have a business card, or at least an official, verifiable method of contact, they likely can’t be trusted.
Lack of Professionalism
A clean uniform, professional transportation, and courteous disposition are all elements of professionalism. In this specific situation, you really can judge a book by its cover. A messy appearance, sketchy vehicle, and abrasive personality are all warning signs.
Constantly Rushed
Scamming garage door repairmen will often prey on emergencies. A professional repair person will take their time to ensure they have properly addressed all issues and performed the work to your satisfaction. If the repair person seems to be always rushed and spends very little time working with you, beware.
No References
In some situations, you won't have an extensive amount of time to research your candidates. Whenever possible, you should contact several of the repair company's references. If a repairman can't provide two or three references for you to contact, they may not be trustworthy.
Aggressive Approach
If you are approached by a repairman and feel a bit like you’re been cornered, they may not be trustworthy. Repairmen with an aggressive approach may have a hidden agenda or may be using their overconfident façade to disguise a lack of expertise. Either way, you’ll want to steer clear!
Poor First Impression
When in doubt, trust your gut! If you have a poor first impression of a repairman or if you sense something isn’t right with the situation, you’re probably on to something. Your instincts are likely correct, and even if they aren’t, you probably wouldn’t be at ease with the person working on your home. Regardless, it’s best to choose a repair professional who makes you feel at ease. It can be difficult to choose the right garage door repair company, but your due diligence will pay off.
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