41% of Homeowners Skip This Step: Why References & Reviews Are Your Best Protection
USA Cabinet Store Remodeling Podcast · USA Cabinet Store
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Show Notes
Are you part of the 41% making this critical mistake? According to a 2024 JW Surety Bonds Survey, 41% of homeowners don't read online reviews before hiring contractors—essentially hiring blind and missing obvious warning signs that previous clients documented about their bathroom remodeling experiences in Fairfax, Virginia.
WHY HOMEOWNERS SKIP THIS CRITICAL STEP
Four common reasons explain this dangerous oversight: Some homeowners rush to start their bathroom remodel project and convince themselves they don't have time for research. Others feel awkward asking for references, as if questioning a contractor's credibility is rude. Many genuinely don't know what questions to ask or how to interpret answers. And some simply assume all contractors are equally qualified—a costly misconception.
The consequences? After experiencing contractor problems, 12% of homeowners refuse to ever hire another contractor, vowing to DIY all future projects, even complex bathroom remodels requiring professional expertise. That's how traumatic bad contractor experiences become.
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