Looking for a masonry contractor? Make sure you ask the
right questions to get the quality workmanship and professional expert you
deserve.
If you're about to entrust a masonry contractor with your
hard-earned cash and your property's well-being, you'll want to make sure
you're working with a company that won't cut and run with your money before
finishing the job to your satisfaction. Here are a few questions to ask before
making a final decision on a professional for your masonry work
1. Are they licensed?
If the masonry construction company is licensed, that means
they have been certified by the state or local municipality to build
fireplaces, lay bricks, pave driveways, etc. In the same way that individuals
can obtain a driver's license through driver's ed courses and state-regulated
tests, masonry contractors receive a license only after they have gone through
the necessary training and passed all required state regulations. When your
hired contractor is licensed, you're ensuring safe, secure masonry work.
2. Are they bonded or
insured?
When a company is bonded and/or insured, it means that they
are financially able to cover expensive mishaps or criminal activity.
Specifically, a bond is an amount of money controlled by the state that is
supposed to pay for any filings or claims against the company. So, if a member
of the masonry contractor team accidentally drops a concrete slab on the hood
of your car, you'll be paid out of the bond to cover the damage. Likewise, if a
company is insured, the owner's insurer will reimburse you for the costs of a
similar mishap. If a masonry contractor is not bonded or insured, you might get
stuck with the bill yourself
3. Do they have a
positive rating with the Better Business Bureau?
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) was created to protect
individuals and consumers from inferior business practices. As part of its
service, the organization assigns ratings to accredited businesses according to
a long list of factors. Some of the factors include how long the business has
been in operation; whether the business has the required competency license;
the business's overall complaint history, including number and severity; and
the known existence of any government actions against the business. The ratings
range from A+, the best, to F. If the masonry
construction company has a BBB accreditation, check their rating before
moving forward. This should give you a good indication of how trustworthy and
competent the business is overall.
4. Can they provide
references from previous projects?
The majority of reliable masonry contractors will be able to
refer you to former clients. You can talk to these individuals and ask them for
details of their experience, and whether they were satisfied with the work
performed. Most people will be candid and happy to help a fellow homeowner.
The above questions are sure to lead you to an independent
contractor that will provide you with honest, affordable masonry work. But if
all else fails, just ask around! Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors
about their past experiences with masonry
contractors. Who knows maybe they'll just have a recommendation for you!
Schlaefer Masonry
Contractors
328 Orange Road Montclair, NJ 07042
Office/Shop 973-744-1881
E-mail: schlaefermasonry@gmail.com
Contact: Bobby Schlaefer
Website - http://schlaefermasonry.com/
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