Choosing a Masonry Contractor

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Choosing a Masonry Contractor
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These are the ones that build and repair
structures using stone, concrete, or stucco and
are the ones that the business or home owner will
hire when they need construction work done. A
masonry contractor works on housing foundations,
office building, walkways, driveways, and more.
If you have never had to hire one before it may
seem like a difficult task. The first step is to
ask your friends, family, and neighbors if they
have ever hired a masonry contractor. If they
have ask if they would recommend them. When
looking for a contractor you need to ask what
their specialties are and what credentials they
have to help determine if they are able to do the
job you need.
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If you do not have any recommendations you can
look online to see if there are any local masonry
contractors in your area. You can even check the
newspaper ads. When checking out their website
look at their customer reviews to see if they
have any negative reports. You can also check
with the Better Business Bureau to see if anyone
has filed a complaint with them. Make a list of
three or four names and contact each one.
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If possible make an appointment for them to come
to your home to evaluate what you want done so
they can give you a better estimate. When they
give you an estimate ask for it in writing along
with all that they will do and the length of the
job. If you do not have that and you choose them
to do the job they could raise their price when
you go to pay them for the job. With no contract
it is their word against yours but a reputable
company will have no problem giving you a written
estimate.
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You should also ask for references and if
possible one or two of them should be customers
that they have done the work for so you can call
and ask if you could come to their home to see
his finished work. This way you would be able to
see the finished project and know if they can do
the work you want.
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You should also ask them if they have insurance,
how long they have been in business, and how long
the workers they are sending out to do the job
have been working for them. You do not want to
find out you have hired a company with all new
workers who have little or no experience doing
the job. You should also ask about a warranty on
their work, what it covers, and if there is an
extra charge for the warranty, which should be
included in their estimate. Using these tips
will help you hire a reputable masonry contractor.
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