R Labonte Construction [Richard Labonte]
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This guy is a hack. He shouldnt build dog houses. He took three months to do a job that he quotes for three weeks. He put windows in where he felt like it (he had a CAD drawing that he ignored, stated the siding would be done and never did it, I have walls that are not even nailed up, interior walls incorrectly measured sop he shimmed them with strapping, He cried that he needed more money due to the economy as as soon as he got it he abandoned the job left tools and heaters behind a ran with his tail between his legs. Not only is he a terrible contractor but he is a terrible human
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 Milford contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
Many jobs in New Hampshire 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 Milford Additions and Remodels permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
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.
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 always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Milford. 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.