How To Choose The Right Contractor For Stucco Repair

By Richard Sullivan


A stucco is a material that is made up of aggregates, water, and a binder. This is applied while still wet and will harden to a very dense solid. Used for walls and ceilings as a decorative coating and as an artistic sculptural material in architecture. Stucco does not wear and tear easily, but when it does, you would have to call for help from a stucco repair Calgary contractor right away.

That means you may need to hire another contractor again to fix your problem. There are also many contractors found in the industry today so choosing among the available options can be hard and overwhelming. To help you in making sure that you find the right one for you, here are the necessary steps which you need to take.

Evaluate their past work quality. As what they say, history has its own way of repeating itself. To know the future of someone, all you need to do is check their past. When their jobs made over the past months are excellent and their reviews online gain positive feedback, considering them would be worth it.

Inquire to them to know more about the services they offered and the types of materials used by them in doing the work. You can check their Better Business Bureau rating to have an idea how good they are and to be able to verify if ho many years have they been doing such business already.

Where to get recommendations. Asking for recommendations is the best way to find a contractor that can do repair work for you. Supply yard is one of the best places to get recommendations. The staffs there surely knows every plastering crew within your neighborhood. Ask for at least three recommendations from them.

Ask for references. After narrowing down your choices, ask them for references. The way of knowing how good a contractor is with the job is by seeking advice from their previous customers. Contact the references provided to ask them how did the professional handled the job. Their previous customers can tell you how do these contractors communicate.

Verify that your contractor is insured and licensed. The license and the insurance will cover you in case something goes wrong. Ask them a copy of their certificate of insurance. Contact their insurance company to verify if their policy is current. As much as possible, hire someone which has a physical address in your area since they are most familiar with the building codes.

For some, they will tell you that a dumpster is going to be placed right in the driveway all throughout the entire project. This is something that needs to be planned by you and your family. It is recommended to get the entire scope in writing. Doing this is great for both parties to avoid confusion during the repair.

Check their Better Business Bureau rating. Visit the BBB website to check if there are any complaints or lawsuits filed against them. The rating is not important as they can just pay BBB in order to gain a positive rating. You should only focus on negative feedback they have gain from the past. Lastly, ensure that they are experienced in repairing stucco and is someone that you can trust. Knowing their years of service will tell you how experienced the contractors are.




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