PRESS RELEASE: Local Multi Award-Winning House and Roof Painting Company Exposes Dangers of Hiring Unlicensed Tradesmen
Prestige Home Transformations, the trusted house and roof painting experts on the Sunshine Coast, are spotlighting a critical issue affecting homeowners: the perils of engaging unlicensed tradesmen. Recent statistics underscore the severity of this problem, compelling us to draw attention to the financial and safety threats homeowners face when choosing unlicensed and uninsured workers for their projects.
**Statistics Paint a Grim Picture:**
Recent data from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission reveals a concerning trend. 24 companies were found to be operating without the necessary licenses. The repercussions of their subpar work are all too familiar. For instance, we’ve encountered instances where roofs painted less than a year ago had paint flaking off, causing homes to age prematurely.
A disturbing survey done by build safe reported that 50% of people surveyed would hire a un-licenced tradesmen if they were cheaper and recommended by another person.
The report also found that 90% of homeowners never check to see if the tradesmen they are about to hire are licenced. It takes about two minutes to check online if the tradesmen is licenced, honestly for two minutes of your time for that piece of mind has to be worth it.
**Financial Exposure and Safety Hazards:**
The financial risks tied to hiring unlicensed tradesmen cannot be understated. Homeowners who engage such individuals subject themselves to potential financial hardships due to:
1. **Inferior Workmanship:** Substandard work can lead to expensive repairs, requiring homeowners to rectify the job properly. Often the costs of these repairs can be far greater than the original cost to do the works.
2. **Liability:** In the event of accidents or injuries on the property, if the tradesmen hasn’t got appropriate public liability or work cover insurances in place and there’s an accident while at your home the homeowner may have to bear the burden of medical expenses, property damage and legal fees which could be financially devastating for the owner.
3. **Property Damage:** Poorly executed projects can result in property damage, diminishing the home’s value. This could end up costing a lot to repair or decrease the value of your property substantially.
4. **Voided Insurance:** Queensland Home Warranty Insurance, designed to assist homeowners in such situations, may be void if the contractor is unlicensed. Also other insurances like public liability, work cover etc may be voided if the tradesmen is unlicenced therefore potentially exposing the home owner to ongoing financial and legal issues.
Prestige Home Transformations has crafted a consumer awareness guide to aid homeowners in achieving their desired outcomes. Visit prestigehometransformations.com.au/transform-your-home/ to access this valuable resource.
**Eight Prestigious Awards from the Master Painters Association:**
Prestige Home Transformations has earned eight prestigious awards from the Master Painters Association, solidifying its position as the foremost painting experts in the region. These accolades underscore our unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality house and roof painting services. Our licensed professionals possess the knowledge and expertise needed to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable home improvements.
**Join Us in Raising Awareness: **
We implore all homeowners to exercise due diligence when selecting contractors for their home projects. Verifying licenses, insurance coverage, and qualifications is essential to safeguard both your investment and your family’s well-being. Prestige Home Transformations is dedicated to increasing awareness of this issue and is available for interviews to discuss the risks and solutions further.
For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with our experts, please contact:
**David Baird (Director) Prestige Home Transformations**
**Phone:** 1300 296 255
**email – [email protected]
**website – www.prestigehometransformations.com.au**
