| Year Established | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Architects, Bathroom Remodeling, Custom Homes, Decks and Porches, Decorators and Designers, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Landscaping, Tile Work in Des Moines, IA |
Always ask for references, and always check them. Keep in mind though that the only references you'll get are people who the contractor is certain will give him a good review. You'd also be well advised to check online review sources in Des Moines as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Des Moines. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Additions and Remodels company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Des Moines contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
Some companies may require a 10% deposit, some may not require any. For larger projects, you'll almost always need to give a deposit, and it's good to ask how much the deposit will be before going forward with a project. The Des Moines contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
