3 Contractor Scams to Avoid in Home Renovation — And How Dwelr Shields You

When it comes to home or office renovation, most people worry about budget or design. But the real danger often lies in something less visible—untrustworthy contractors.

In India, contractor fraud is more common than you think:

• False billing

• Poor workmanship

• Vanishing after taking advance payments

At Dwelr, we’ve seen and fixed these messes too often. That’s why we built a platform to protect you before things go wrong.

Here are the 3 most common scams to watch for—and how Dwelr prevents each of them:

🚩 Scam #1: The “50% Advance, Then Disappear” Trick

🎭 How It Works:

The contractor seems nice, gives you a decent quote, takes a 40–50% advance… and then vanishes or keeps delaying. You lose time, money, and peace.

🛡️ How Dwelr Protects You:

✅ We use a token-based booking system — you pay a small token to begin
✅ Full payment happens only when work is satisfactorily delivered
✅ All contractors are signed under a clear execution process with escalation protocols

🚩 Scam #2: Using Cheap Materials, Billing for Premium

🎭 How It Works:

You ask for marine ply, they use commercial. You’re shown brand-name waterproofing, but get low-grade substitute. On paper, the bill looks right—but on site, you get cheated.

🛡️ How Dwelr Protects You:

✅ All quotes on Dwelr are line-item-based with brand specs
✅ We do spot checks during execution, and clients get photo updates
✅ You can escalate quality issues before final payment

🚩 Scam #3: “Rate Looks Cheap, But Everything Is Extra Later”

🎭 How It Works:

You get a low starting quote… but once work starts, the contractor keeps asking for extras:

• “Sir, extra charges for this false ceiling”

• “This material not available, upgrade needed”

• “Transport cost not included”

Suddenly, your ₹80K job becomes ₹1.5L with no warning.

🛡️ How Dwelr Protects You:

✅ Quotes are pre-negotiated, inclusive, and competitive
✅ Scope is defined before work begins — no post-handover surprises
✅ We act as a neutral third party between you and the contractor to resolve changes, if any

📢 Why Contractor Fraud Happens So Often

• No verified database of professionals

• No payment structure or escrow system

• No tracking or accountability

• No one to escalate to

• Clients don’t know what to expect

Dwelr solves all five.

✅ What Makes a Dwelr Contractor Different?

🛠️ Real Stories, Real Outcomes

A customer in Delhi had paid ₹60K to a contractor for waterproofing. Work was sloppy, materials substandard.
They came to Dwelr later — we did the same job at ₹52K with a 3-year guarantee.

🔐 Your Renovation Deserves More Than a WhatsApp Quote

With Dwelr, you’re not just hiring a contractor.
You’re hiring a system that protects your time, money, and expectations.

👇 Post Your Requirement Today

From partitions to pergolas, we’ve got verified vendors, three quotes, and a transparent process—so your next project is scam-free, stress-free, and on point.

👉 Visit dwelr.in to get started