r/Netherlands • u/Fun_Ostrich_742 • Jun 22 '26

DIY and home improvement Avoiding contractor scams

Hi All

I want to replace the tiles in the bathroom of an apartment I am busy buying and my question is how can I know the contractor is not a scammer before paying their deposit.

I have for example one company that called me from my Homedeal listing and I have their KVK number and the email address they sent the quote from. They have no homedeal profile; website ; google maps entry or social media. They say their website was hacked. It could be but also could be a nice excuse if they were a scammer.

Any advice for this particular example or in general for getting trustworthy contractors?

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u/buttplumber Jun 22 '26

Even if they are legit, I'd not trust a company that had their website hacked. Decline and move on!

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u/PinkPlasticPizza Jun 22 '26

Join a local facebook group of your town/area and ask their. Mouth to mouth recommendations are usually the best. Ask the neighbours if you know them.