In order to save time and money many homeowners opt to do their demolition and remodeling projects without a permit. While sometimes you can get away with it, doing a demolition project without a project is a mistake.
Always hire a licensed demolition company and always get a permit before beginning any kind of demolition project.
If you are looking for a demolition contractor you need to be aware of some warning signs of a bad demolition contractor. Be aware of demolition contractors who:
– Don’t give estimates, or charge to give estimates. A sign of a bad demolition contractor is a demolition contractor that refuses to give an estimate, or charges a fee to give you an estimate. Another warning sign is a demolition contractor that only gives a “phone estimate” or an “internet estimate” using email pictures.
– Don’t have proper licenses. A lot of demolition contractors are not licensed in their state or city. Avoid demolition contractors that don’t have a proper license. Also be wary of demolition contractors that claim to have a license but refuse to give you the pertinent license information.
– Don’t have insurance. A demolition contractor that doesn’t have insurance isn’t a demolition contractor you want to do business with.
– Has bad credit. A demolition contractor that has poor credit or a lot of judgements against him for nonpayment can do a job and leave you holding the bag. If a bad demolition company doesn’t pay its subcontractor, they could leave you liable.
These are some of the things to look out for when looking for a demolition contractor.
If you are a new homeowner and want to remodel a pitch or bathroom, or maybe tear out a driveway you need to find a demolition company. Now if this is your first dance with construction and demolition finding a demolition company can seem daunting. Especially in Los Angeles where there are dozens of demolition companies around the city.
But finding a demolition company doesn’t have to be hard. The first place you want to look for a demolition company in Los Angeles is the internet. Sure Google and Bing will give you a list of hundreds of demolition companies in Los Angeles. But internet review sites can narrow down your demolition company choices. Check out sites like Yelp! and Angie’s List to find a contractor.
Once you found a few demolition companies in Los Angeles you like ask for estimates. Most demolition jobs will require three estimates. Some larger jobs may require five or more estimates. Once you’ve settled on an estimate and a demolition company make sure you check out that company’s license with the CSLB.
See finding a demolition company is easy!
March 15, 2013
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