Doyen Stalwart is a premier Class A Building (BLD) Contractor that specializes in an array of residential and commercial construction services. Our dedicated project management team along with our collaborative network of preferred partners in building, utilize the best-in-class techniques. Our innovative approach increases productivity, reduces project cost and delivers a successful project to our clients, each and every time.
| Year Established | 2014 |
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| Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Carpentry, Decks and Porches, Demolition, Fences in Richmond, VA |
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Richmond. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Additions and Remodels company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Richmond contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
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.
Some companies may require a 10% deposit, some may not require any. For larger projects, you'll almost always need to give a deposit, and it's good to ask how much the deposit will be before going forward with a project. The Richmond contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
