{"id":5551,"date":"2022-05-12T09:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T13:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/?p=5551"},"modified":"2022-05-12T09:31:12","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T13:31:12","slug":"under-the-table-work-a-false-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/en\/blog\/under-the-table-work-a-false-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Working under the table: a false economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5552\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-of-two-people-exchanging-an-envelope.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of two people exchanging an envelope\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-of-two-people-exchanging-an-envelope.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-of-two-people-exchanging-an-envelope-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-of-two-people-exchanging-an-envelope-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-of-two-people-exchanging-an-envelope-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Photo-of-two-people-exchanging-an-envelope-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You want to save money, so it\u2019s normal to want to economize on property upgrades. But beware if a contractor offers to trim your costs by providing service for cash-only payment. At Confort Expert in Montreal, we want to outline the risks of engaging electrical services of contractors who work under the table. Whether they\u2019re replacing your oil heating system, installing a new heat pump, or installing an electric car charging station, you need to know the risks.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t gamble on your investment<\/h2>\n<p>While some see under-the-table work as an opportunity to save money, it\u2019s a roll of the dice. Any agreement with a contractor who bypasses their legal obligations exposes you to risk.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a company is willing to disregard tax rules, it\u2019s reasonable to believe they may also ignore ethical practices related to the quality of their work.<\/li>\n<li>If the contractor botches the job, you\u2019ll find yourself in a difficult position, even if you have a signed contract. It won\u2019t be easy to take any action to court for work you paid for under the table. The judge may decide that the agreement, or part of it, is void for that very reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Don\u2019t neglect your safety<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from the financial risk of unreported work, the more critical consideration is safety. The hazard is especially serious if the contractor doesn\u2019t have the appropriate licensing or credentials. In addition to not respecting relevant laws, their substandard work may place the home\u2019s occupants in danger. If a fire or another incident occurs, you may find you\u2019re not covered by insurance.<\/p>\n<p>At Confort Expert, our expertise goes beyond heating, air conditioning and electricity. As a reputable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/en\/about-us\/\">electrical contractor<\/a> providing residential service in Montreal and the surrounding area, we have a certified team of technicians and electricians fully licensed by the R\u00e9gie du b\u00e2timent du Qu\u00e9bec (RBQ) to take care of all your work.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking for a refrigeration specialist to install a new heat pump, an electrician to install a new car charging station, or a technician to replace your oil heating system, rest assured our work always complies with industry standards. In addition, we offer helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/en\/services\/financing\/\">financing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/en\/services\/protection-plans\/\">protection plans<\/a> to suit any budget.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t risk throwing your money out the window. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> today to learn more about our competitive rates and our wide range of high-quality products and services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to save money, so it\u2019s normal to want to economize on property upgrades. But beware if a contractor offers to trim your costs by providing service for cash-only payment. At Confort Expert in Montreal, we want to outline the risks of engaging electrical services of contractors who work under the table. 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