Before you jump into a job with a demolition contractor there are a few questions you need to ask. We featured of five of them yesterday. Today we will be featuring five more questions to ask your demolition contractor before he starts a demolition job.
1. Ask Your Demolition Contractor How Construction Waste will be disposed of and by whom. Often demolition companies will sub contract to a hauling service, or have a hauling service themselves to get rid of waste generate by your demolition project. If your demolition contractor is subcontracting its hauling service to another company verify that they are license waste haulers in your area.
2. Ask your Demolition Contractor for References. You want to request at least two references from prior clients.
3. Ask Questions and Get Specific. If a estimate seems too good to be true or to be lacking in specifics drill down and ask questions like does the quote include debris removal? How “clean” will the site be left? How will payment be made if the demolition does not comply with the contract? What exclusions and limitations apply to the contract? Which party — the demolition contractor or the property owner — benefits from the recycled materials. Get specific with each item and get each item in writing. Be very careful in agreeing to a contract that does not contain specifics.
4. Get a Demolition Contractor’s Credit References. Ask for at least two recent suppliers or credit references to ensure that your demolition contractor pays his sub-contractors. If your demolition contractor doesn’t pay his subcontractors you could be legally liable to do so.
If you ask these questions of your demolition contractor you can protect yourself and your demolition project. And ensure that your demolition project goes smoothly.
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