Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance reminds Tennesseans to ‘Always verify before you pay’

Be sure to check license status at verify.tn.gov before hiring a contractor

Nashville, TN – After a very wet summer, it’s important for Tennesseans to make sure that any needed home repairs are serviced by a licensed contractor.

“We encourage individuals to vet contractors through verify.tn.gov or through the Board for Licensing Contractors before signing on the dotted line,” said the Regulatory Boards Assistant Commissioner Bill Giannini. “Never pay cash and always, ALWAYS, verify before you pay any money!”

The Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) offers the following tips to homeowners for interacting with insurance companies and selecting contractors. [Read more]