Ryan Walz, owner and partner of Cobblestone Exteriors, joins Karen Conti to talk about how to avoid contractor scams and how to protect yourself when hiring a contractor. Ryan explains what should be included in the contract to ensure you are protected, whether you should pay in full upfront, six points to follow for a successful remodeling project, the importance of permits and insurance, red flags to watch out for, and what is the concern of having a mechanic’s lien against your property.

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