Protect your finances.
Beware of scams and always assume the worst. If you make a large, up-front payment to a company that promptly goes out of business or skips town, you are out the money. If an up-front payment is unavoidable, consider charging the payment to a credit card. If anything were to happen, your credit card company may be able to help.
Prices that seem too good to be true, usually are too good to be true. Many homeowners have regretted their decision to act on a “great deal” that turned into a bad deal.
Do not buy from an unknown company selling door to door. Some contractors have well-rehearsed, door-to-door scams designed to quickly separate you from your money.
Resist the high-pressure sales technique. Some companies often offer “today only” incentives to encourage the homeowner to make a decision on the spot.