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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I would not consider Home Depot to be a contractor. They sell materials, and they have a list of independent installers. One advantage to Home Depot is that, if you have a disaster, they are big enough to be able to resolve the problem, and they won't disappear like some smaller contractors will.
But, whoever you hire, do not pay any money in advance. I am amazed at how many posters on TOTV will warn people not to hire a certain contractor, when the real problem is that they paid the contractor in advance, and he disappeared.
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Thanks retiredguy123.
Your point about HD's size and staying power would be one of the biggest motivators to go with them, but we have also seen some positive comments on TOTV about their counter work as well as from our cabinet installer, who is a smaller independent doing work throughout the Villages. Sometimes it is difficult not to be required to put some money upfront for materials, particularly when dealing with a smaller contractor. So due diligence on the contractor's capabilities, staying power and reputation becomes essential.