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This couple came and quoted $175 for laying turf in some areas where my dogs had dug and weeding etc. They came a day late, realised they didn't have enough turf so went and bought some more, charging me for the travel time to go get it at $50/hr!!! The bill after 4hrs work (3 hrs mark, 1 hr Julie) was $385!!!! OVER DOUBLE WHAT THEY QUOTED! I called with my concerns with the invoice (which had to be paid in 24hrs!) to which Julie was extremely rude and didn't offer any apology or payment options. Do not use they undercutting scammers getting your business with false quotes.
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 Morrow. 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.
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 Morrow as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
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 Morrow 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.
