| Business Categories | Additions and Remodels, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling in Devils Lake, ND |
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Horrible person to do business with! Very unprofessional! He charges extremely high rates and his work his sloppy and rushed. He doesn't show up to do the work and makes excuses constantly. He will take your money, start your job, and then move onto and another job, take their money and he never completes a job. He quotes you one prices and then adds on charges as he goes. His excuse is that he needs more materials or he didn't calculate extra labor in. He's shady and very dishonest. Also hide your tools because he will take them and put them in with his and pretend he forgot.
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.
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 Devils Lake contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
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 Devils Lake 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 Devils Lake. 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.
