1200 East 25th Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218 Jim Ackerman Employee of the Month – April 2014
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Understanding the contractor
Selecting a Contractor Just as you are qualifying a contractor, the contractor is qualifying you. If you seem unreasonable, he may not bid. For example, if you do not allow the contractor ample time to explain the project, so that he is confident you understand everything about it, the professional will often not bid. Professional Read More
Job of the Month – April 2014
Description of Work: Replace right side terne metal roof and built-in gutter with a 20oz copper flat seam roof and built-in gutter, replace downspouts, miscellaneous carpentry repairs to trim and molding, priming and painting new molding, spot pointing tile floor in sunroom, painting rear entrance roof and pressure washing front sidewalk and front steps. Project Read More
Selecting a Contractor: Specific questions for specific projects.
Product Selection – Make sure the proposal includes a specific reference to the product and color you have chosen. Your proposal will be your proof of purchase in later years. Manufacturer Warranty Specifications – If the project is to be warranted by a manufacturer, confirm that the agreement states that the work will conform to Read More
Selecting a Contractor: What is the company’s workmanship warranty?
Typically, contractor workmanship warranties are for one year or more. Longer warranties are not more valuable than shorter warranties. The length of the warranty is less important than the intent and ability of the contractor to stand behind his warranty. The professional contractor often performs well beyond the written warranty period because he knows that Read More
Selecting a Contractor: What is the contractor’s track record for handling complaints?
Be VERY CAUTIOUS of any contractor who says they never had a complaint. The best of contractors find themselves in disputes for one reason or another. Ask the contractor for the name of a problem account and explanation as to how they rectified the complaint. Be forewarned that many quality contractors, in business for a long Read More
Selecting a Contractor: How long has the contractor been in business?
Needless to say, the more experienced the better. Under five years is often a tell-tale sign of an unstable business. Most contracting businesses (90%) fail within the first five years. Examine new business with extra care before awarding the project. Check references carefully. Current references are only valuable to see if the Owner is happy Read More
Selecting a Contractor: Is the company a licensed, registered contractor, and a member in good standing of a trade association?
The (MHIC) Maryland Home Improvement Commission requires ALL conatractors that work in the state of Maryland to be licensed and insured. Automatically reject any contractor who is not licensed. However, do not be fooled by a contractor with a license. Be forewarned that some contractors use their license as a way to legitimize themselves. The license requirements Read More
Employee of the Month – March 2014
Alex M. Mergler Employee of the Month – March 2014
Job of the Month – March 2014
Description of Work: Replace stone veneer with Buckingham colored Plygem Fieldstone, replace window flashings, reinstalling brick arches on front of house and replacing flashing and installing new “Z” flashing at front porch roof. Project Manager: Todd Rhoades Crew: Christopher Markow, JP Preston, Alex Mergler, Mike Kelly Estimator: James Ackerman
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