![Freedom Underground Plumbing](/images/directory/business.png)
Freedom Underground Estimates is a recent company founded on more than 12 years of experience from its owner. In 2002 Freddy Porras started working for Rescue Rooter as a manager and service supervisor. Over the years he worked tirelessly to bring his customer the best service possible. As of 2009, Freddy Porras started to work as a business partner for JD Plumbing and over the years he has been referred to as a great customer service manager and a team player with his employees.
Year Established | 2002 |
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Business Categories | Plumbing in San Jose, CA |
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in San Jose. 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 really only matters if you have a preference, but it is good to ask. If you have a strong ideological belief about unions or nonunions, it's perfectly acceptable to make a decision based on the preference.
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.
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most San Jose Plumbing companies do not, but there are exceptions. You should always ask this question to your service providers. If they do use subcontractors, ask if they're all licensed and insured independently.
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 San Jose contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.