Exposing Contractor Cons Pt. 2 | HVAC | Gutter Guards | Asphalt | 08.23.2024
WHAT’S INSIDE
This episode of About the House is brought to you by the Construction Consumer Advocacy Institute https://constructionconsumeradvocacyinstitute.com/
In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about how to avoid getting taken advantage of by a dishonest contractor, especially if you are having your HVAC, gutters, or asphalt looked at.
Thank you to the Moolah Shrine Center of St. Louis for providing the filming location. Consider becoming a Shriner today.
1:08 Pick up a copy of Troy’s book at https://www.amazon.com/Building-Confidence-ESSENTIAL-Contractor-Hiring-ebook/dp/B0CYXPY63S
6:38 HVAC Cons
7:50 Ultra high-efficiency HVAC system con
10:50 Must upgrade HVAC NOW con
13:23 Cheapest contractor isn’t always the best
16:00 Freon con
21:17 Warranties not backed by the manufacturer
25:38 Gutter guards
31:46 Sewer lateral cleaning and camera scoping
32:27 Small cutting tool to clean out the drain
36:38 Paying extra to locate lines
39:43 6 tips to remove tree roots in a sewer line
42:34 Blacktop asphalt driveways
43:18 Not filling in the cracks
45:30 Watering down asphalt coating