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Finding contractor(s) advice.
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Finding contractor(s) advice.
We had some tornado damage to the house a couple of weeks back. Got the roof, exterior siding on one wall, inside drywall (trampoline punched a hole thru), gutter and fence. 

I know, probably sounds dumb, but I've never had to hire contractor's for repairs before. The ins company's only advice was to make sure that they had liability and work comp coverage. Other than making sure that they are local, not paying for materials up front and looking at the BBB rating, anyone got suggestions? 

I'm already getting calls from the storm chasers.
Being told you're delusional does not necessarily mean you're mental. 
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Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 28, 2017 at 9:35 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Minimalist - June 28, 2017 at 9:40 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 7:38 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by ignoramus - June 28, 2017 at 11:24 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by The Valkyrie - June 28, 2017 at 11:36 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Jesster - June 29, 2017 at 7:54 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 8:07 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Jesster - June 29, 2017 at 8:24 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 8:28 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Jesster - June 29, 2017 at 8:31 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 8:37 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Jesster - June 29, 2017 at 8:40 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 9:36 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Whateverist - June 29, 2017 at 9:00 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Thumpalumpacus - June 29, 2017 at 8:41 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 3:56 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Thumpalumpacus - June 29, 2017 at 5:40 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 29, 2017 at 6:25 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Thumpalumpacus - June 29, 2017 at 6:40 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Godscreated - June 29, 2017 at 11:00 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Whateverist - June 30, 2017 at 12:30 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by brewer - June 30, 2017 at 7:44 am
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Godscreated - June 30, 2017 at 10:18 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Fireball - June 30, 2017 at 10:55 pm
RE: Finding contractor(s) advice. - by Rev. Rye - June 30, 2017 at 11:45 pm

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