COMPARE OUR SERVICES WITH OTHERS
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What are the company's credentials?
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Do they have a set of standards?
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Do they post their standards on their website for everyone to see?
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Are they an experienced company?
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How many projects have they done?
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What is their WCB Account Number and who is their Contact Person?
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Do they have a Liability Insurance Certificate? (a copy should be readily provided which outlines a policy number and insurer, and amount of insurance coverage).
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Are they bonded? ( construction bonding, don’t confuse with insurance)
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What organizations do they belong to?
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Can they provide references ,with valid names and addresses?
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Do they provide a full, detailed written estimate which specifies the process, products and all other project details?
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Do they ask for a large deposit? Be extremely cautious when they do!
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Are you dealing with a pushy salesperson who asks you to sign a contract and to provide a deposit before they leave?
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Will they use their own crew for the work or do they sub-contract?
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Are the jobs supervised or are labourers just dropped off at the site and left unattended each day without quality control or management?
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Do they take photos of the work; before, during and after?
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Is a completion time frame provided and is the work completed in consecutive days?
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Are they readily available and able to return calls the same day or are you dealing with an answering service?
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How long have they been in the business with the same address and phone number?
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Do they have a website that can provide you with additional information?