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Contractor Warranty Red Flags

A warranty only helps if you can tell what it covers, for how long, and who honors it.

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Questions worth asking

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Paste or upload the estimate. The free scan lists the sections it found, the sections that look missing or unclear, and a question list you can send to the contractor. It does not tell you whether a price is fair, because that is not something a document review can answer.

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Frequently asked

Is a long warranty always better?

Not if it is parts-only. A ten-year parts warranty with one year of labor can cost more in year three than a shorter warranty that includes labor.

What if the contractor goes out of business?

Manufacturer coverage usually survives; labor coverage usually does not. Worth knowing which half you are relying on.

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