Stop bad contractors
before they start.
Search complaints on contractors before you sign anything.
Contractor Alert helps homeowners and consumers spot red flags in licensed and unlicensed contractors. Search our reports, see real cases, and get step‑by‑step advice before you hand over money.
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Contractor Pre-Hiring Checklist
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Real case snapshot
“Olympus Pools”
• Took $8+ million in consumer funds claimed in court
• License revoked in 2021
• Approx. 882 victims in Florida
• Owner Current Status: PRISON
Our advice: pause all payments, document the site, and contact your state licensing board and police immediately.
Over $25M in reported losses on contractors in our database.
Built by consumer advocates, not contractors.
10,740+
annual victims
$55.3M+
annual reported losses flagged
50 states
coverage for licensed & unlicensed work
How Contractor alert works
3 steps to protect yourself before you hire
Each contractor we alert about gets a dedicated page with what happened, status of any license, and clear advice on what you should do next.
1. Search the contractor
Type the company name, the person’s name, or a license number into the search bar. If we have a warning page on them, you’ll see it instantly.
2. Review the warning page
See complaints, photos, contract details, license status, and timelines. We highlight patterns: unfinished jobs, overcharging, and unlicensed work.
3. Get tailored advice
On every case we suggest what you can do: what to ask for, which agencies to contact, and how to avoid losing money in the first place.
Why Contractor Warning matters
Licensed or not, bad actors follow the same playbook.
We collect and organize stories from real people who have been taken advantage of by contractors—from small repair jobs to full home remodels—then turn them into specific alerts you can act on.
- Unlicensed contractors using fake or borrowed license numbers
- Licensed companies with long histories of unfinished or unsafe work
- People demanding large cash deposits with no written contract
- Pressure tactics: “today only pricing”, threats, or intimidation
- Jobs started and abandoned once most of the money is paid
Licensed ≠ safe automatically
Many consumers assume that a license protects them. In reality, licensed contractors can still: • Juggle dozens of jobs at once and abandon yours • Walk away after change orders and upcharges • Leave work that fails inspection and costs you more Our pages give you the story behind the license number.
Alert pages are educational. We are not an attorney, but we help you walk into every conversation informed—and far harder to take advantage of.
Search alert pages by name, company, or license
If a contractor has a warning page in our system, you can see it in seconds. If not, you can still request a review and we’ll tell you what to check before you sign.
Don’t see your contractor listed? You can still report them or request a review using the form below.
Report or request review
Tell us about a contractor you’re worried about.
Share what you’ve experienced or what doesn’t feel right. Our team reviews submissions and may create a alert page others can learn from.
- Free to submit and anonymous by default
- We never share your email with the contractor
- You’ll receive guidance and next-step resources
Important: Contractor Alert is an information service, not a law firm. We’ll help you understand your options, but this is not legal advice.
Get a free case review & checklist
Tell us briefly what happened or what you’re planning to hire for. We’ll email you tailored questions to ask and agencies to contact in your state.
By submitting, you agree we may publish anonymized details to help protect other consumers.
Real people, real money saved
“Because of Contractor Alert, we walked away from a $45,000 pool job that would have ruined us.”
“We searched the company our realtor recommended and found a detailed warning page with photos of unfinished jobs and liens. We used the advice on that page to interview other contractors and ended up hiring someone fully vetted by the state and our neighbors. It probably saved us our savings account.”
— Maria & James, homeowners
Frequently asked questions
If you’re in the middle of a stressful contractor situation, you’re not alone. Here are answers to the questions we hear most.
Is Contractor Alert a law firm or government agency?
No. Contractor Alert is an independent consumer education service. We collect and organize information about contractor problems, then provide practical guidance and links to the right agencies. Nothing on our site is legal advice, and you should speak with an attorney about your specific situation.
Do you cover both licensed and unlicensed contractors?
Yes. Many of the worst cases we see involve unlicensed individuals posing as contractors, but licensed companies can also cause serious harm. Our warning pages always clearly state what we know about licensing status, complaints, and any public actions taken against them.
Can the contractor see my name or email?
No. We do not share your identity or contact information with contractors. When we publish a warning page, we remove personally identifying details and focus on verifiable facts, timelines, and documentation you choose to share.
What happens after I submit a report?
Our team reviews your submission, may follow up by email for clarification, and then decides whether to create or update a warning page. Either way, you’ll receive a checklist with actions you can take, questions to ask, and agencies to contact in your state.
Does it cost anything to use Contractor Alert?
Searching alert pages and submitting reports is free. In the future we may offer premium, in-depth case reviews or document templates, but the core protections—search, warnings, and basic guidance—are designed to remain free for consumers.
Before you pay a deposit, run their name through Contractor Alert.
One five‑minute search can reveal what thousands of dollars in “experience” would have taught you the hard way.
Or get the free protection checklist emailed to you so you know what to ask every contractor you meet.
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