âA big red flag:â How to protect yourself from fraudulent home builders
In coastal Alabama, finding a good contractor can be difficult, particularly because of the rapid pace of residential development: Baldwin County is the second fastest growing county in the state, and new subdivisions are being constructed daily.
Finding a reputable contractor can be even more of a challenge. Here, the Lede gathered information on unlicensed or fraudulent homebuilders in the state, as well as some pointers for how to avoid scam artists posing as contractors.