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Why Should I Use a Licensed Demolition Contractor in Los Angeles

There are a lot of options when it comes to demolition contractors in Los Angeles. There are dozens of small and large demolition contractors who offer various demolition services And there are a lot of demolition contractors in Los Angeles who operate unlicensed demolition business. Often times unlicensed demolition contractors often cheaper and appear on the surface to offer the same quality of work, so why should you avoid unlicensed demolition contractors in Los Angeles?

First and foremost, unlicensed demolition contractors often appear to offer quality work, but on second glance offer substandard products and services. Poor quality demolition work puts your structure at serious risk. Poor quality demolition will cost you more money in the long run and may permanently damage your house or structure beyond repair.

Secondly, using an unlicensed demolition contractor opens you up to liability. If a worker gets hurt, or heaven forbid, gets killed you could be held liable for that worker’s injury and for using an unlicensed demolition contractor.

Thirdly, using an unlicensed demolition contractor means you are supporting a black market that abuses and under-values workers. Frequently unlicensed demolition contractors won’t pay a living wage, benefits, or even taxes. When you use unlicensed demolition contractors you are contributing to an dark economy that encourages substandard working conditions.

So when you are shopping around for a demolition contractor in Los Angeles only consider licensed demolition contractors. 

Posted on May 6, 2013 at 11:07 pm Leave a Comment

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How to Check a Los Angeles Demolition Company’s License

Before you hire a demolition company in Los Angeles you should always verify that they have a current and up to date demolition contractor license. So how do you verify a demolition company’s license?

The state of California makes it easy to verify a demolition company’s license. The California Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board (CSLB) makes its easy to verify a demolition company’s license. The CSLB’s website provides a quick method of looking up your demolition company’s license information. The CSLB can also help verify your demolition company’s bond.

While you are checking on your demolition company’s license you should also verify your demolition company’s insurance. This part is easy too. Ask your demolition company for the name of their insurance agent. Call the insurance agent and have the insurance agent fax you a proof of insurance form. Also ask the insurance agent if there are any types of demolition your demolition company is prohibited from performing. Some insurance policies only cover certain types of demolition or may prohibit your demolition company from conducting some types of demolition work.

Verifying your demolition company’s license and insurance is a key part of hiring a demolition company in Los Angeles.

Posted on April 17, 2013 at 9:38 pm Leave a Comment

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Warnings Signs of a Bad Demolition Contractor

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.

Posted on March 22, 2013 at 8:40 pm Leave a Comment

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How Do I Find a Demolition Company’s License in Los Angeles

Verifying that your chosen demolition company is licensed, bonded and insured is a critical part of selecting a demolition company in Los Angeles. To find out if your demolition company is licensed call the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Contractors State License Board to verify that your demolition company has a valid contractor’s license.

Also ask your demolition company for the contact information of their insurance agent. Call the demolition company’s insurance agent and ask the insurance agent to fax over an Proof of Insurance certificate. Also ask if your demolition company’s insurance policy excludes certain types of demolition work. Some demolition companies are excluded from certain types of demolition work, like house demolition or asbestos abatement, by their insurance companies.

Posted on March 20, 2013 at 10:24 pm Leave a Comment

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