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Remodeling Information Remodeling Information Interview more than one remodeling contractor. You can call the
local Home Builders Association for a list of quality home remodeling
contractors. In our area that would be the Home Builders Association of
Southwestern Illinois, and they can be reached at 618-343-6331. This is a
great source if information, and there is no charge for that help. Be sure to have a signed contract with any remodeling contractor
you choose. In the State of Illinois oral contracts that exceed $1,000 are
not enforceable. Under the “Home Repair and Remodeling Act” it is unlawful
for any person engaged in the business of home repairs and remodeling to
engage in any of that work without first obtaining a signed contract or work
order. Any violation of this act can be a violation of the “Consumer Fraud
and Deceptive Business Practices Act” It is also a good idea, in the event that a loan is needed to
proceed with the remodeling process to choose a local lender that is
experienced in this kind of loan, usually a home equity construction loan.
You should also work with a title company to be certain that the construction
disbursements under that loan are paid out correctly and that all lien
waivers are collected and in order. The last thing you want is for a
mechanic’s lien to be filed against your property due to a faulty lien
waiver. That is where Benchmark Title Company comes into the picture. We
pride ourselves in having the finest and most efficient Construction
Disbursing department in the area. Before any disbursement is made a physical
inspection of the property is made to be sure that what is being asked to be
paid for is in fact in place. Benchmark Title Company does NOT inspect for
quality of workmanship, only to be sure that the items being paid for are in
place. We then will make the payments directly to the contractors and
suppliers and collect their lien waivers. This gives the owners and lender
utmost protection against mechanic’s lien issues. All parties, assuming all
of the paper work is done and the funds are disbursed to Benchmark Title
Company by the lender, are paid quickly and correctly
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