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Mr. Quinn recently made the long trip from Mariposa to Greeley Hill in order to get our wood stove going for us again during a cold snap and we were very grateful that he did. He was punctual, extremely knowledgeable (did an upgrade to the health and safety of our system at minimal cost), and very reasonably-priced. HIGHLY recommended; we will call him again in a year to keep us smokeless and warm.
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 Mariposa contractor will know how much they need for a deposit when they've given you the estimate, so ask early.
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.
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 Mariposa as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.