05/31/2026
With the uptick in lead times with contractors, we are seeing more instances of people getting taken advantage of here in the middle TN area. Please follow these steps to help make sure you don’t get taken advantage of. Although this is not 100% inclusive, it will help you make a decision and hire a company that is most likely to complete the job and be legal.
Important tips for hiring a contractor: in Murfreesboro Tennessee or elsewhere.
Make sure they have a valid contractor or home improvement license. Click this link to verify any company in Tennessee (http://verify.tn.gov)
A contractor or home improvement contractor license requires a company to be insured and bonded, that way the consumer is protected if the company fails to perform the work. If they don’t show up on the state website, THEY DO NOT HAVE A VALID LICENSE, no matter what. Many people claim to be licensed and insured, yet have no type of contractor license
NEVER PAY MORE THAN 1/3 UPFRONT!
Many companies will ask for half down or cost of materials upfront. This is Illegal in Tennessee and if a company asks for more, it’s best to move on.
Get a signed contract!
Are they a local company with a good reputation? Do they have a physical location?
Check out reviews and other work they have completed.
Never pay cash! Always pay with either Check, credit card, or debit card so you have proof of payment and can take repercussions if something goes wrong.
At Master Fence we love our Murfreesboro community, and want to make sure everyone is protected and informed before handing money over to any “contractor”. There are many great companies in our community that follow the law, but there are also many that do not and give all contractors a bad reputation. If you follow these steps it will lessen the chance that a company will run away with your money or not finish the job.
