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I dealt with Gotham yesterday-I had a clogged sewer which was clogged with tree roots. They came over within an hour. Eric, the tech, was courteous and experienced. He worked very hard to clear the sewer of tree roots and the overflowing of the toilet was finally stopped. I give this company my highest endorsement. They are family-owned and charge reasonable prices.Peter, the owner, was also very nice, I am extremely satisfied with this company. They know what they are doing and are very honest. Marc Roth
Many jobs in New York 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 Staten Island Plumbing permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
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.
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 Staten Island contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in New York, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
