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Do not trust this company….they are dishonest! If I could give them a zero review I would. We purchased Top Soil from this company so grass could be put in around our newly constructed home. The landscaping project was scheduled for June 2024, while we were on vacation. When we got home, we found Topsoil was not delivered….instead landfill dirt was delivered. We found all kinds of garbage in the dirt, such as, shredded rubber, clay pipping, glass, asphalt, pieces of ceramic, wiring, a bic lighter, etc. We have been raking and picking garbage out of our yard since we got back! We tried to resolve on our own with Jerry. He told my husband, that they delivered unscreened topsoil. He said he didn’t know we wanted it screened!? If you look up the difference between screened vs unscreened topsoil and what we got you will discover we got scammed!! Unscreened topsoil may have rocks, leaves, weeds, bark and roots in it, whereas screened has these organic item screened out. Regardless, whether screened or unscreened, topsoil contains only NATURAL ORGANIC matter that can help sustain plant life. Topsoil NEVER has the garbage we found in what Jerry delivered! For starting a new lawn, that is sustainable, the top 4 to 6 inches should be rich with organic matter. Under no circumstance was top soil delivered!!! When I called Jerry asking for a price adjustment for the difference between land fill dirt and topsoil, he hung up on me!!! Do not get scammed by this company!
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Louisville Engineers 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 Louisville contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
Many jobs in Ohio will require municipal permits in order to be approved by the town's inspector. It's always good to ask who will be responsible for pulling those permits, and if you'll be expected to do it. You'll almost never be told to pull your own, but knowing that Louisville Engineers permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
This is very important, since an estimate is just that. Many contractors will submit a "paper estimate", meaning they've written the estimate down on paper. The bill is the true amount owed and will almost always say "Invoice" or "Bill" at the top of the page. The bill should also list the date it was issued, the due date of payment, and a list of services rendered.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Louisville. 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.