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Do not use these cowboys. they screwed up my shower valve because they had no clue as to how to replace a simple seal and now another plumber has to to replace the cartridge which is hard to find. Holman WILL NOT call me back to discuss his shoddy work that now will cost me more to fix, IF a cartridge can be found. I am selling my house and this is bringing me to tears! This business owner is not honorable and does not stand behind his work. Particularly because he won't call me back!
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Irmo Plumbing 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 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.
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.
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 Plumbing 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 Irmo contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
