Kahuna Services Offers Free Contractor Fraud Check to Victims of Tropical Storm Lee

Sept. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- Consumers can call 1-866-824-9068 to Check Compliance Status of Contractors.

Baton Rouge, La. – Kahuna Services, a company with over 10 years in the risk management and compliance industry, announced today that it will offer victims of Tropical Storm Lee a free service to check if contractors they are considering for repairs on their homes or businesses, are Certified to confirm that they are up to date on their state and professional licenses, insurance, workers’ compensation requirements, etc.  Every company listed in the Certified Database has been through a rigorous certification process, which includes third-party verification and continuous monitoring of state and professional licensing, as well as whether the company is current on its general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. To check a contractor’s status, consumers can call toll free: 1- 866-824-9068.

Often times, in the wake of a disaster, fraudulent contractors will flock to the area to take advantage of distressed homeowners. “We experienced this in Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast after Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav,” said Kahuna Services, CEO, Don Morgan. When a contractor is not current on his or her insurance or workers’ compensation, homeowners can be liable for accidents that happen on their property. “We’ve found that seniors, women, and first-time homeowners are usually the targets of fraud,” Morgan said, “The best advice I can give is never to pay for work upfront. Don’t use cash. Always get a second opinion; and of course, find out if the contractor is certified” he said. This Certification service allows homeowners the ability to rest assured they are dealing with a contractor that is compliant with state and professional requirements,” Morgan said.

If a homeowner or business is considering using a particular contractor that is not currently Certified, contact a Kahuna Services representative that can assist in the certification process. Certification can usually be completed in less than 24 hours.

For more information on Kahuna Services, visit www.kahunaservices.net, email: info@kahunaservices.net, or call 866-824-9068.

For detailed information, contact:
Terrilyn Hannan at 866.824.9068

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Kahuna Services provides a no fee solution which connects the general public to certified contractors throughout North America. Some websites only require good recommendations our companies have gone through a far more rigorous certification process.