Year Established | 2010 |
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Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Homes, Decks and Porches, Doors, Electrical, Handyman, Home Security, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting, Plumbing, Siding, Tile Work, Walls, Windows in Hawley, PA |
I was not sure how to rate this company some of there work was good however I found them to be disorganized unproffesional such has cleaning chemicals and tools in the brand new kitchen sink laying a polished hardwood floor and refusing to cover is as the dragged machinery over it stacked wood on top of it and walked heavy dirty boots all over dispite my many crys to cover it resulting in many marks and scratches. The paint work was disgusting leaving run marks every where and painting directly over dust and dirt The tile work was even worse leaving inexperienced people to do it marble was chipped floors and walls uneven marble layed with spacers tiled floors not covered when layed so thinset got into all the cracks and showed through when grouted accent tiles ruined by poor grouting methods one shower had over 2 inches of grout between the wall and ceiling, Jobs where not completed on two occasions even though one of them was fully paid for. We found he over charged lied to us and finish work totally unacceptable. Nice guy though he did lie to us but terrible finish work and organization
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Hawley. 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.
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 Hawley 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 Pennsylvania, 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.
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.
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.