Act 132 the Home Improvement Consumer Protection. Act. Goes into effect on July 1st, 2009 and Eichelbergers is ready. The act is designed to protect consumers by requiring home improvement contractors to register and take specific steps prior to beginning work on certain home improvement endeavors.

The act requires contractors to display a registration number on most advertising as well as have specific paperwork completed by consumers and the contractor. The act does not apply to new home construction but will definitely effect the process of well and pump and geothermal upgrades on existing homes. In addition a special emergency repair form will be required on service work that exceeds $500. Eichelbergers has already taken steps to streamline the process for homeowners that are without water after a pump failure but it appears customers will need to be available when service is performed as they may be required to sign the form once the pump is diagnosed and if repairs are expected to exceed $500. The act does not apply to water treatment service or installation.

For more information on the act consumers can visit http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/hic.aspx