How to Hire A Waterproofing Professional
Once you discover that you have water penetration and leaks in your basement, your first thought is to have problem fixed as soon as possible. After the longer the longer the leaks goes on the greater the water damage to your home. But just rushing out and hiring a contractor before you do your research, can cost you thousands in unnecessary repair bills and hundreds of hours wasted time without getting to the root of your leak problem.
The experts as Vulcan waterproofing recommend that you find a reputable waterproofing service in order to care for your basement. Use the tips below and discover what you need to know before you hire a contractor. Get Recommendations & ReferralsAsk around. Don’t be shy about asking your family,
friends and co-workers about who they would recommend. Also don’t ashamed to ask who they wouldn’t do business with again. Get the complete picture of the good, the bad and the ugly! Visit al waterproofing association websites and find a list of professionals like Vulcan waterproofing who are working in your area. Visit their WebsitesOnce you get a short list of possible contractors, If possible visit their company website and try get the answer to some the following questions:
- How long have them been in business?
- Are they certified in their industry and licensed by your state if this is required?
- Do have copies of customer testimonials on their site?
- Do they have any manufacturer’s certifications in order to install certain products?
- Are there lots of complaints about the company online? If so, how serious are the complaints?
Call them on the phoneNow that you have done some online research, you need to make a quick call to each of your prospective waterproofing contractor and ask them these questions:
- Does their company work on projects your size?
- Can they provide references from both past clients as well suppliers or a bank?
- Try and find out how many projects they may have going on at any given time. You don’t want to be the last one in a extremely busy schedule.
- Find out if they have the proper licenses and insurance coverage if you couldn’t find this on their website.
Meet them face to faceOnce you have met with each contractor and gotten a quote, you will need to answer these questions in order to make a final decision:
- Did the contractor do a complete inspection of your problem?
- Did they explain in detail the project and all work he is recommending?
- Did you get a written estimate or quote in a timely fashion?
- And most importantly did the contractor earn your trust and respect as professional?
With the above tips, you should be able to quickly and easily find a waterproofing specialist like the experts at Vulcan waterproofing.
