What Questions Should You Ask Your Masonry Contractor?

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What Questions Should You Ask Your Masonry
Contractor?
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• Qualified masons are trained to work with a
  variety of different materials, and some of these
  include clay and concrete brick, natural rock,
  terracotta and ceramic or stone. However, its
  important to note that not all masons have the
  same level of experience and skill, and if youre
  looking for a qualified masonry contractor to
  carry out work for you, youll need to ask them a
  few questions first
• Can you show me your mason certifications?
• In some cases, masons need to hold a general
  contractors license, and they must be certified
  by the MCAA. Dont be afraid to ask for proof if
  they are qualified, they should have no problem
  showing you their certificates.

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• What material(s) do you specialize in working
  with?
• Youll need to discover if the masonry contractor
  is experienced and skilled enough to work with
  the material of your choice. As with many other
  types of professions, many masons specialize in
  certain materials, such as brick or natural
  stone.
• Do you have experience with cutting and laying
  masonry patterns?
• If you have a particular design in mind that
  involves using more than one material, you should
  check with the mason as to whether theyre
  capable of fitting them together.

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• Can you tell me when the work will be completed?
• While your masonry contractor may not be able to
  give you a definitive timeframe, they can at
  least give you a realistic date to work towards,
  and this is always good to know.
• Should I prepare my home for the work?
• It may be that you can help your masonry
  contractor by prepping the area for their work to
  begin check this first, as after all, it might
  make the process go a little quicker.

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• Can I see references from previous clients?
• Most reputable masons will have at least two or
  three positive client testimonials to show you,
  and you can always check online review sites,
  too.
• Do you have proof of insurance?
• Current insurance is vital for any masonry
  contractor, and while you might believe them when
  they say theyve got it, its always best to err
  on the side of caution and ask to see the proof
  before any work begins.

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• How will I pay you?
• Depending on the mason, some may prefer to have
  the whole amount paid to them upfront, while
  others may ask for half initially (to cover the
  cost of the materials) and half once the work has
  been completed, but either way, you should know
  and agree upon the payment schedule, before any
  work commences.
• Who will be buying the masonry materials?
• In some cases, you might be able to procure the
  necessary materials at a cheaper cost than the
  mason, so enquire as to what will be needed, and
  check how much you can buy them for.

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• Can I count on you to clean up once the work has
  finished?
• It may be that youre happy to clean up after
  your mason, in which case it wont matter much to
  you if they prefer not to do so, but if its
  important to you that they do clean up after
  themselves, specify this before the project
  begins.
• With many reputable and qualified masonry
  contractors in the city of New York, with the
  right questions and a little patience, you should
  easily find one to carry out the work
  professionally.

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