# Common Renovation Scams to Watch Out For

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351>\
**Category:** Scams\
**Created:** [September 1, 2025, 5:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351 "2025-09-01T05:25:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 5:25am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/1 "2025-09-01T05:25:27Z")

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Scams in the renovation industry are unfortunately common and can be devastating for homeowners. Some contractors ask for large deposits upfront then disappear without starting the job. Others use cheap materials or cut corners leaving behind unsafe or low quality work.

To avoid falling victim homeowners should always ask for references check licenses and never pay the full amount upfront. Written contracts are essential outlining both the timeline and the payment structure. It also helps to get multiple quotes so you can recognize when a price seems too good to be true.

Final thought the safest way to renovate is to do your homework before hiring anyone protecting both your home and your budget from unnecessary risks

 ![IMG_1300](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/6/621b369855e01a2826bb93cdf9e64ec73bfe8366.png)

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**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 8:09am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/2 "2025-09-01T08:09:33Z")

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This is really informative

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**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\
**Post date:** [September 1, 2025, 8:11am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/3 "2025-09-01T08:11:38Z")

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thank you for reading legend

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**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 3:19pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/4 "2025-09-07T15:19:37Z")

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Thanks for sharing boss

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**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/5 "2025-09-07T15:48:44Z")

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Keep up that good work mate

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/6 "2025-09-07T21:00:16Z")

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Thank you for the info bro

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**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\
**Post date:** [September 8, 2025, 8:55am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/7 "2025-09-08T08:55:45Z")

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Thanks for sharing this out nice question

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**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/8 "2025-09-09T01:26:06Z")

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Thanks for the advice

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**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/9 "2025-09-16T13:42:41Z")

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Really do love your thoughts on this

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**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/10 "2025-09-16T13:42:52Z")

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Keep on doing the excellent work

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**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\
**Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 9:10pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/common-renovation-scams-to-watch-out-for/30351/11 "2025-09-17T21:10:43Z")

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You are always on point buddy