Cal Pacific Construction And Remodel Inc
- Floor Joist Repair in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Caulking in Solana Beach, CA
- Home Theater Installation in Poway, CA
Year Established | 2008 |
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Business Categories | Handyman in San Diego, CA |
They quoted $6750 for a 50 foot office in an already existing garage and the final bill came to $12,000. Although we were very specific in what we wanted in the office, apparently the quote did not include labour for a lot of things nor a lot of the items we had asked for. The shelving they installed apparently rolled around in their truck for a while which is why they are all marked up. The door was installed swinging the incorrect way so that once a car is parked in the garage you can get neither in nor out of the office (we even pointed out during our initial meeting how it would need to swing). Another door was installed to the outside and we had a soaking wet garage and office floor when the rains came. We never signed off on any change orders and when we had questions about our final bill they became very angry and threatened to put a lien on our house before night time. That was even more amazing considering it took them 5 months for this job.
This really only matters if you have a preference, but it is good to ask. If you have a strong ideological belief about unions or nonunions, it's perfectly acceptable to make a decision based on the preference.
Though a standard question, it's important to ask. Most contractors will tell you how long they expect the job to take without you asking. If they don't volunteer that information, be sure to ask. It's also helpful to ask if that's a hard finish date, meaning that it's the definite finish date. If it's a soft finish date, it may be extended for any number of reasons.
This is very important, since an estimate is just that. Many contractors will submit a "paper estimate", meaning they've written the estimate down on paper. The bill is the true amount owed and will almost always say "Invoice" or "Bill" at the top of the page. The bill should also list the date it was issued, the due date of payment, and a list of services rendered.
These first two questions should only relate to services or good purchased directly from the service provider. Many products carry their own warranties, like roofing shingles or siding. It's useful to know what these warranties cover as well as how long they last. The "warranty agent" question is important, because often warranty agents work with the manufacturer to get you repairs under warranty at a much lower price.
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most San Diego Handyman companies do not, but there are exceptions. You should always ask this question to your service providers. If they do use subcontractors, ask if they're all licensed and insured independently.