Saskatchewan’s Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is informing homeowners to be cautious if a driveway repair deal sounds too good to be true. FCAA is warning consumers about unlicenced contractors going door-to-door.
If an unsolicited offer is made to pave, patch or apply a protective treatment to your driveway, FCAA officials recommend asking for a direct seller’s licence number. Salespersons are required by law to be licensed.
Licences can be checked online to see if they’re valid.
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Additionally, customers should have everything in writing and create a formal contract with clear expectations of the job and when it’s expected to be complete.
Other red flags:
- The sales representative is pressuring you to “act now or lose out on a limited time offer.”;
- A substantial down payment is required before providing any services.
Anyone who has dealt with an unlicenced salesperson is asked to contact the consumer protection division at consumerprotection@gov.sk.ca or 1-877-880-5550.