Contractor Scam Alert!

Scam Alert:  It has recently come to the City’s attention that there are contractors in the area completing paving work without a permit.  They may be claiming to be approved by the City.  All contractors that are doing work in the City must be registered.  The City does not approve or recommend contractors.  If you have any questions about whether a contractor is registered with the City, you can call us at 630-941-8300 ext 209.  You can also see a list of construction projects that require permits here.  If you are having one of these projects completed and you do not have a blue permit card posted in your window, you should stop your contractor until they produce a city-issued permit.    

If someone comes to your door offering their services, please keep the following items in mind when contemplating hiring a contractor for home repair or remodeling work:

• Get more than one estimate and get them in writing.
• Don't fall for high-pressure sales tactics and prices that seem "too good to be true."
• Get the name and address of the business and check to see how long they have been in business.
• Inspect the contract carefully. Check to see that it includes:
  • the contractor's full name, address, and telephone number
  • a description of the work to be performed
  • starting and estimated completion dates
  • total cost for work performed including charges for estimates
  • schedule and method of payment including down payment, subsequent payments, and final payment

For more information to ensure you don’t become a victim of a scam, check out the Illinois Attorney General’s site regarding Home Repair Fraud.  https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/home-repair/

Are you concerned that you may have been a victim of a scam?  You can file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General’s office here:  https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/File-A-Complaint/