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He is a total fraud . Contracted for waterproofing in my basement after the heavy rains late August. Contracted for a inside french drain and sump pump .French drain was to included a perforated drain pipe . He never installed it. Cinderder blocks that required weep holes for the water to drain , never drilled . Waterproofing membrane consisted of 2 10ft pieces of vinyl siding . Contracted for a 1/2 hp sump pump , he installed a 1/4 inch. Discharge pipe was connected to the inside drain and sewer system which is against township code and law. Specified drange rock was mostly the debris from drain excavation not dranage stone or 2B limestone as recomended. Using the contract debris will eventually harden and clog the system . Sold me a backup battery auxiliary pump and battery that he claims he would give more $600 dollors cost , no labor or other charges . Investegated the systems and the costs were less than $300 dollars a Lowes or Home Depot . I could go on but this should be enough . Paid him $3400 for his work . Had to have it totally replace for another $2900. Seeking restitution but these types always get away with this . Please remember the name . Also he was recomened by Johnstown Service Master / Johnstown Construction who have been no help in this matter .
Always ask for references, and always check them. Keep in mind though that the only references you'll get are people who the contractor is certain will give him a good review. You'd also be well advised to check online review sources in Johnstown as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
Many jobs in Pennsylvania will require municipal permits in order to be approved by the town's inspector. It's always good to ask who will be responsible for pulling those permits, and if you'll be expected to do it. You'll almost never be told to pull your own, but knowing that Johnstown Basement Waterproofing permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Johnstown Basement Waterproofing 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.
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.
