Established in 1987, our framing company had the privilege of constructing well over 500 homes in Harford, Baltimore and Cecil Counties. As our company grew and times changed, we evolved into a full-service construction company. Our ability to save you money on the construction of your new home and home improvement projects comes from being closely interwoven with our staff, trades, customers and timely scheduling.
We offer green building products such as solar and geothermal, keeping a constant eye on new products and the cost of quality materials. This gives us the ability to pass valuable savings onto the customer. Our custom homes are unmatched in quality, pricing and design. Our additions add character, value and elegance to your home. A custom-finished basement can bring added square footage of living space to your home without building an addition. We can build your custom sports bar at your home in any design.
| Year Established | 1987 |
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| Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Sunrooms in Joppa, MD |
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in Maryland, 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.
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 Joppa Additions and Remodels 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.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Joppa. 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.
