The economy has put a strain on must of us. Everyone is looking for ways to cut costs. For business owners, one remedy may be to use sub-servant materials in order to provide the customer with a lower bid thus winning the contract.
Selecting a company just because they are the lowest bidder may come back to bite you in future. Always do your due diligence and make sure that they are reputable and do not cut corners.
Selecting a company that is Better Business Bureau accredited, or at the very least highly by them is one way.
Do some research and find out if they have a strong presence. Chances are they may have a blog, Facebook page, or Twitter account. If so, there is a better chance that these companies are not out there doing poor quality work collecting a check and disappearing.
I agree, it’s just hard for the inexperienced homeowner to tell sometimes. That’s where due diligence come in.