Prepare a "Toolbox" of Contacts for Storm Clean-up

9/17/2019 (Permalink)

Be prepared

Preparing for a storm the Department of Consumer Protection advocates you research, verify, and store certain key business contacts in a couple of convenient locations at home, in the car, and on a mobile device.

5 To-Do's

Find a local, reputable locksmith and be sure they’re registered with the Department of Consumer Protection. Now before you’re locked out of your car or home -- lookup locksmiths & choose 1 with a good reputation and a registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Don’t have a plumber? talk to friends and family about whether who did a great job at a fair price. Important: Did they clean up when they were done? Check references!

Need an Electrician? Ask for references. Interview, choose a business you are comfortable with. Different licenses are for different sorts of electrical work. For example, an E-1 license is competent to do any and type of electrical work in your home

Or a Restoration Contractor(s) - Get references, speak to your building inspector, learn who to avoid. Verify. Contractors are registered with the Department of Consumer Protection!

Arborist - If a tree needs to be removed, use a certified home improvement contractor. To treat you need a licensed arborist. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection permits arborists so you can call them 1st

If they are not registered, licensed or have insurance they should NOT be on the emergency list! After handling emergency damage, you don’t want more problems when the jobs being done illegally or improperly. You can confirm licenses and registrations online (in CT) here