Question every single groundworks contractor you are considering.

Here are several questions you should ask:

How long have you presently been in a business?

Search for a well-established company and look it over with customer safety authorities. They are able to inform you in the event you will discover unresolved client grievances on file. one warning: No history of grievances against a specific driveway contractor does not imply no prior consumer issues. It might be that problems exist, but haven't yet been documented, or that the driveway contractor is performing work under numerous names.

What range of projects similar to my own have you done within the past 1 year?

Request a list. This may assist you to determine how familiar the paving contractor is together with your type of job.

Will my project need a permit?

Most locations need permits for development jobs, even for easy tasks like veranda's. A reliable driveway contractor can get all of the important permits before beginning work on your task. Be suspicious when the groundworks contractor insists upon you to acquire the permit(s). It may suggest that the groundworks contractor isn't accredited or listed, as required by law or your local authority.

May I have a list of recommendations?

The groundworks contractor ought to be capable of offering you the names, addresses, and phone numbers of a minimum of 3 clients that have projects similar to yours. Ask each how long ago the job was completed and should you can see it. Also, tell the paving contractor that you would like to go to jobs in progress.

Will you be utilizing groundworks subcontractors on this job?

If yes, ask to meet all of them, and make sure they present insurance coverage and licenses, if required. Also ask them if they had been paid on time by this paving contractor. A "mechanic's lien" may be placed on your home if your paving contractor does not pay the subdriveway contractors and suppliers on your project. Really the sub groundworks contractors and suppliers could proceed to court to make you sell your home to meet their outstanding costs from your project. Protect yourself by asking the paving contractor, and each sub driveway contractor and supplier, for a lien release or lien waiver.

What types of insurance do you have?

Driveway contractors really need to have personal liability, worker's compensation, and property damage coverage. Ask for copies of insurance certificates, and make particular they're current. Steer clear of performing business with paving contractors who don't carry the appropriate insurance. Otherwise, you'll be held accountable for any kind of injuries and damages that happen throughout the project.