before the season
Prepare your home, your car, and your contracts
Winter storms arrive with little notice and often more than once a season. The work that pays off is the work done before the first one.
Weatherize your winter life
With frigid temperatures upon us, the last thing you need is a faulty heating system, frozen pipes, a broken-down car, or a damaged home with scammers trying to cheat you out of money.
Prepare your car for winter
The harsh winter months can cause roadways to become even more dangerous than they already are. Snow, black ice, and sleet are just some of the potential natural hazards that can lead to unsafe driving conditions.
Prepare for winter travel
Winter weather can disrupt flights, road trips, and holiday plans with very little warning. Know your options on delays, cancellations, and refunds before you book, and understand what your travel provider owes you.
insurance
Check your coverage before the first storm
during a storm
Getting help while the weather is bad
Hiring a snow plow contractor
Winter means dangerous snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain can show up unexpectedly in your area. If you are looking for a snow removal service, your Better Business Bureau has plenty of tips to consider before hiring!
Hiring a snow removal service
Better Business Bureau encourages people to beware of scammers trying to take advantage of those who need snow removal, especially when more wintry precipitation hits the ground than is expected.
Hiring a plumber during winter storms
For those unable to heat their home or drip their faucets, bursting pipes is a possible, if not likely, scenario during winter storms. Plumbers across the area are busy responding to consumers who need their pipes repaired.
after a storm
Damage, claims, and recovery
Recovering from winter storms
After being hit hard by a harsh winter storm, you could be facing home damage and price gouging. Your Better Business Bureau is here to help. Here's what consumers should know as they start their road to recovery.
Dealing with water damage
When contemplating the cleanup of mold or water damage, verify the extent of the problem and contact a trustworthy water damage restoration company. Burst pipes and ice dams are common sources of winter water damage.
avoid fraud
Scams that follow a winter storm
While many people seek to help during times of disaster, unfortunately there is also an increased risk for scams and fraud.
Report what you know
Help us investigate and warn others. Search for local scams happening in your area, and file a complaint if you suspect a business is taking advantage of consumers.