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Check for a permanent place of business,
telephone number, and tax ID number.
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Don't hesitate to ask the contractor for proof of
the insurance he carries.
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Check to see if the contractor is properly
licensed or bonded.
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Make sure the contractor is financially stable.
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Look for a company with a proven track record
that readily offers client references. Call them.
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Insist on a written proposal and examine it for
complete descriptions of the work and specifications.
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Have your contractor list the manufacturers with
which his firm has licensed or approved applicator agreements.
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Have the contractor explain his project
supervision and quality control procedures.
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Check to see if the contractor is a member of any
regional or national industry association.
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Call your Better Business Bureau to check for
possible complaints filed against the contractor.
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Carefully read and understand any warranty
offered and watch for provisions that would void it.
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Choose a company committed to the safety and
education of its workers. The best contractor is only as good as the
workers who actually do the work.
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Keep a healthy skepticism about the lowest bid -
if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. |
Not all estimates
(or contractors) are created equal. Use this checklist
to help make the best decisions when evaluating contractors:
