Drain Doctor continues to provide the bay area with top-quality plumbing services since 1992. Our expert plumbers provide fast 24/7 plumbing to help you with all your plumbing needs. Whether you need drain cleaning, water heater installation, bathroom remodel, or even trenchless sewage service - we are here to make sure your problems go away. Our friendly plumbers will show up on time, listen to your needs, answer all your questions, and provide great service to you. Call us today!
Year Established | 1992 |
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Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Plumbing in Santa Clara, CA |
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in California, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
Though a standard question, it's important to ask. Most contractors will tell you how long they expect the job to take without you asking. If they don't volunteer that information, be sure to ask. It's also helpful to ask if that's a hard finish date, meaning that it's the definite finish date. If it's a soft finish date, it may be extended for any number of reasons.
This will be answered when you ask if all employees are licensed. The only way to obtain a legitimate tradesman's license is to be a legal or naturalized citizen of the US. The company may employ people in positions that don't require a license, however, so it's wise to inquire.
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 Santa Clara contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.