21 Aug QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR

1. How many years has your Company been in business?

When choosing a construction company, consider how long they have been in operation.
This is to ascertain that the construction company is reliable and trustworthy and if they have experience with your type of problem.  A key follow-up question: How long have you used the process you recommend for my construction/renovation  job? If they have only been using a particular process for a few years or less it may be much harder to ascertain first-hand how durable or long-lasting a system or repair is. Another key question you may want to ask is: How many years of service do your employees have? This can also give you an idea of the company’s experience

2. Are you licensed and insured? And does the insurance cover excavation?

This is one of the first questions any homeowner should ask a contractor before beginning work on their  homes as the work may require the contractor to obtain a building permit. Even if a permit is not required, liability insurance and workers compensation can help protect you and your home financially if something should go wrong with the job.

3. Can you provide references?

A construction contractor who has a long history of satisfied customers is a definite plus when trying to make a hiring decision. Make it point to call a few customers, both those who have recently had work completed and those whose work took place several years ago, and see how the repairs are holding up. There is nothing wrong with examining past work and discussing quality of  service from a set of references. The company should also be able to showcase construction done before; this is to allow the client gauge and see how reliable the company is.

4. When you are done, what will my home look like, inside and out? 

If your home needs a more extensive repair the quality of the work will affect how your home looks. Make sure you understand exactly what will be done before the work starts and how it will look in the end.

5.Do you guarantee or warranty your work?

How long does the company offer its warranty? Does it cover the materials and the labor? Has the company ever needed to come back out to service warranty coverage? Is the guarantee or warranty transferable in case of a home sale?

5. Whats the cost?

This may seem as the most obvious question but ensure that you receive a written estimate giving a detailed description of the work to be done and the time frame.

Let a skilled ACCL Construction contractor take on the project for you.

Visit us at www.andycrownconstruction.com. Or call us at 416-619-5355, 905-448-5909, 1-866-701-8484 for an estimate.

Andy Crown Construction LTD (ACCL), serves The general Toronto areas GTA, and locations  as listed here-under:

• Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Orono, Peterborough, Port Hope, Port Perry, Georgina, Millbrook, Cobourg, Clarington, Bowmanville,  Newcastle, Uxbidge, Brooklin, Stouffville, Barrie, Newmarket, Bradford, Aurora, Vaughan, Bolton, Richmond Hill, Markham, Woodbridge, Thornhill, North York, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Scarborough, East York, Etobicoke, Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, and Oshawa