We've got your roadmap for success! An easy to follow course that takes you through steps A toZ that will help you experience a successful outcome.
Learn to better manage your money and project using tips and strategies that keep you in control and your project moving forward within budget.
Without the fear of getting ripped off and experience a stress-free remodel. People don't known what they don't know and that's what gets them into trouble!
Get informed and educated on how to avoid disasters, dishonest contractors and successfully complete your projects.
Jody Costello of Contractors From Hell in People Magazine
Contractors from hell is dedicated to providing information and resources on the do’s and don’t’s of home remodeling, hiring contractors, homeowners’ rights, and, more importantly, understanding that it is the homeowner’s responsibility to ensure that their rights are protected and not violated by unethical contractors.
Knowing this before you choose a general contractor and sign on the dotted line could very well keep you from having a home remodeling nightmare and a contractor from hell story to share with family and friends!
Jody Costello is a Home Renovation Planning & Contractor Fraud Expert who founded her website, ContractorsFromHell.com, after a remodeling nightmare. Since then, her mission has been to raise awareness about the risks and realities of hiring and working with contractors, completing renovations successfully and understanding the construction planning process. Through her online course, the HomeRemodelingBootcampForWomen.com - she educates female homeowners on how to protect their families and homes against contractor fraud.
As a consumer advocate, Jody worked with the Enforcement Chief for the CA Contractors State License Board for 17 years where she helped to shape policy and legislation to benefit consumers. She testified before the CA State Senate in favor of consumer protection bills and sat on the “Don’t Get Scammed” panel to advise victims of the 2007 California Wildfires about potential problems and unethical contractors they may encounter when rebuilding.
Jody has been featured in various media outlets and podcasts.
“I learned so much from this class- Home Remodeling Bootcamp - it is the only homeowner perspective class. It made so much sense after having a bad remodeling experience. I will take to heart what I learn, and use it to hire an ethical contractor and by having a well-written contract. Jody helped me figure things out, and if it wasn't for her, I would not have known this much, and have gotten this far and closure to this experience. It is very important to take this class because prevention is so much better than trying to fix a mess!”
– Robert Perrett (and his mom).
“Dear Jody, Thank you so much for creating this course. We are so much more confident moving forward with our remodel and learned a lot. And I know we’ll be finding a great contractor – we’ve started the interview process and one of the contractors was even impressed with what we knew and with the questions we asked. Thank again for all your help.”
– Sharon P.
“Hi Jody, I love your web site. The information is invaluable. I sat down with your ‘Home Remodeling Bootcamp” a couple of weeks ago and never got up until I read every module. Thank you!”
– Carol K.
“For over 16 years, you have been an advocate for consumers, providing information and resources to help guide them through the contacting process. Your active website and your “Home Remodeling Bootcamp” are continuing to provide valuable assistance to this day.”
– David Fogt, Chief, Enforcement Division - Contractors State License Board
“Hey guys! Found your website while researching about how to deal with contractors. I am about to begin a home renovation project, and I must say thank you for creating this website! I’m not going into this project expecting problems, but I can say now that I am very much more prepared if and /or when they present. Thanks again, this information is priceless!”
– Nate
“Jody Costello’s website – Contractors From Hell.com – is a must-read for homeowners who have endured – or who hope to avoid – dishonest or incompetent home builders and re-modelers.”
– Los Angeles Times (Feb 22, 2004).
“This is a great site! I found it while going through the same misery and was thinking about making a web site … I was a bureau chief in a regulatory agency and actually worked on the regulation side. The problem is that state contractor laws seem to be primarily written by the contractor special interest, not by the citizens with no affiliation to contractors.Thanks.”
– H.M. Jones.
Thanks so much for this website and for the extremely valuable information you’ve provided on your site. You’re doing great work. Unfortunately I did not find you until too late, and am now in the process of firing my General Contractor for his failure to honor the terms of our contract. I will definitely sign up for your course before I hire anyone else to finish the work on my house. Thanks again for your time!”
– Polly T.
“Great site — it really puts the hazards of dealing with contractor-bozos into chilling perspective… I was a general contractor for about 20 years, but have retired from remodeling and am now a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors.”
– Paul S.
“Hi Jody, I just completed your course and enjoyed it! I have not started my project yet, but feel better prepared.”
– Phil G.
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You can reach me at:
JODY COSTELLO
jc@contractorsfromhell.com
619-223-3040