| Year Established | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Business Categories | Handyman, Small Projects and Repairs, Tile Work in Pine Valley, NY |
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Pine Valley Handyman 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.
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 Pine Valley contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
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 Pine Valley Handyman permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Pine Valley. 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.
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 Handyman 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 Pine Valley contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
