FYI Missouri doesn't license contractors with the exception of Electricians, Plumbers and Mechanical. The same is true for all local counties and tiny city jurisdictions. Insurance is a big deal though, make sure that anyone working on your property is insured, even someone cutting your lawn. If they injure themselves on your property and aren't insured, you will most likely be held liable in our wonderful judicial system. I too learned the hard way to never pay anyone before the work contracted for is completed to my satisfaction. A small down payment is sometimes necessary to purchase unique materials. Thanks for all the kudos folks !!! Barry Bryant Bryant Services, LLC www.bryantservices.com barry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ********************************* Home Remodeling and Repair of all types. Electric, Plumbing Carpentry, Doors and Trim, Etc. Kitchens and Bathrooms Remodeled Insured for your protection Real Estate Services Low Voltage Cabling. Telecom and Networking. -----Original Message----- From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Elkie Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:49 PM To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [GeoStL] Re: NGR: Home rehabbing If you hire someone from out of the area be sure and check into their licenses and bonding etc. There are unscrupulous remodelers out there just waiting to prey on flood victims. We got took by 2 different builders after the 93 flood. We ended up having to do it ourselves. Life is way to short to take serious. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.7 - Release Date: 4/30/2008 12:00 AM