Here are some red flags that could point towards fraudulency:
- Common name changes: To get rid of customers who complain.
- Bankruptcy : And we start again ...
- Operation without a valid contractor's license: They are in direct conflict with our laws. They are in direct conflict with our laws.
- Corporate Multiplication: Corporate Multiplication: The scam is pushed to such an extent that some entrepreneurs operate with several websites that display beautiful borrowed photos. That way they dilute the competition and increase their chances of meeting you. If, unfortunately, you contact more than one of these companies, they will not hesitate to share the information gathered to dazzle you better.
Don't just trust the professional look of a website, check out their credibility
Three simple steps to avoid unscrupulous entrepreneurs and multiplied companies:
1- Fast and effective; You can obtain the name of the company holder simply by entering the company name on the site of the Régie du bâtiment du Québec You can also validate that they have a license in due form. Otherwise, stay away, they break the law and you don't want to do business with this type of person. If you do, you will not be able to take advantage of the compensation protection offered by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec in case of conflict that may arise. In addition, all license holders are held responsible for any defect for a period of 60 months.
Our RBQ license no.8357-0374-01
Entrepreneurs who change their name, we see this often!
2- A simple way: You can also get the names of the owners, address and date of foundation of the company. Just go on: The Registraire des entreprises du Québec then enter the name or the NEQ (faster) and you will know if you are told the truth. If their sites or vendors boast of having hundreds of projects and years in business, all with a recent business number, you will know they are untrustworthy.
Here are the numbers for Patio Plus North Shore Inc. NEQ: 2246470472 NEQ: 1164976830. You will have our business history since 1997.
Bankruptcy, nothing is easier in Quebec!
3- Last small check before awarding a major contract, it will cost you only $8 to make sure that the company or its owner has not already gone bankrupt. Go to: Search for bankruptcy cases There is nothing reassuring to do business with bad managers ...
Bonus tip: if an image of a project presented on a website you like, ask to see other angles of it. This will make sure they are the designers.
We hope these tips will help you find a responsible company for your future patio.
Janick Provencher
> Owner