5 Ways Contractors Cheat Their Clients (Homeowners Should Watch)

I ran residential crews as a general contractor for 30 years, and I’ve seen the paperwork tricks that can leave homeowners paying more than they expected—or exposed after the job is done. In this video, I count down five ways contractors may cheat their clients and share the exact questions and documents I’d use to protect myself. I cover oversized deposits, lowball allowances, change-order pressure, skipped permits, and missing lien waivers. I also explain why checking your contract matters before you sign—and how one sheet of paper can help protect your home from a lien. 0:00 Five contractor tricks 0:44 Oversized deposits 3:25 Lowball allowances 6:01 Change order hostage 10:24 Skipping permits 12:54 Missing lien waivers 16:05 Check your contract #HomeImprovement #ContractorTips #HomeownerAdvice #Renovation #Construction.final