| Year Established | 1989 |
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| Business Categories | Tile Work in Culver City, CA |
I am an owner of a townhouse at Raintree in Culver City. I hired Marc to remodel my bathroom. He demolished it and installed tile in the shower, plus a trim and did the shower floor. He did the backsplash and granite vanity top. He also did the molding on the floor and installed all of the plumbing. He is very precise and meticulous. He is easy going and pleasant to work with. He also recommended other contractors for the painting and electric work. I would highly recommend Mark. I love my newly remodeled bathroom.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Culver City. 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.
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.
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 Culver City contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
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.
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 Culver City as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
