Tips to Avoid Claims Under the Massachusetts Home Improvement 2026

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Most down payments fall between 10% and 25% of the project cost. Contractors should never ask for more than 50% up front. Never pay in full before work has begun. Some states limit how much a contractor can charge up front.
By law, the contractor cannot collect more than 1/3 of the cost of the contract in advance, unless special order materials are needed.
To file a complaint against a home improvement contractor call the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation at (617) 973-8900.
On private projects, Massachusetts Prompt Pay law requires property owners to make progress payments to Prime Contractors within 45 days after approval of invoice. The invoice must be approved or denied within 15 days.
5 tips for construction claim management Address issues as soon as they arise. Communicate and address those smaller issues before they up into a formal claim. Know your contract terms. Identify the issues and root cause. Set new standards for risk management. Get help from experts.

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In many instances, contractors request a higher rate than full-time employees because employers are not withholding taxes and providing benefits. As a general rule, expect to pay contractors between 50% to 70% more than what you would pay a permanent employee.
Yes, a home improvement contractor can pull permits in Massachusetts. In fact, its often recommended that they do so. Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) Registration: Contractors must be registered as Home Improvement Contractors (HIC) with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
**By law, any deposit or down-payment required by the contractor before work begins may not exceed one-third of the total contract price or the actual cost of any necessary equipment or custom-made material that needs to be special-ordered in advance, to meet the completion schedule.

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