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How to Select a CRCA Contractor
The Characteristics that are important in any service
industry selection also hold true with a waterproofing
and dampproofing contractor.
Important things to consider are:
- Is Roofing and Waterproofing/Dampproofing the contractors’
primary business? Does the firm have experience installing
the particular materials on the project?
- Does the Contractor have an educated workforce?
- Is the Contractor Licensed and Bonded?
- Does the Contractor belong to the local (CRCA),
regional (MRCA) and national (NRCA) trade associations?
These associations provide educational opportunities
for employees and workers in many topics.
- Insurance protection is important to you, the purchaser.
Does the Contractor have adequate Workers Compensation,
Finished Products and General Liability Insurance
as required by local ordinances? Ask for the certificates
of insurance and review the coverage and effective
dates.
- Have you seen a reference project listing of similar
projects?
- Have you called the local Better Business Bureau?
- Did the contractor provide a written proposal?
- Have you verified the contractors address, Tax
I.D. number, phone and fax numbers?
- What kind of Quality and Safety Programs does the
firm have in place to protect you and their employees?
Do they have any certifications? Is their safety record
better than the national average consistently? (click
here for information about Safety)
- Who will supervise the work?
The questions above for evaluation of a contractor
are not exhaustive. Be sure to review bids for work
carefully, focusing not just on price, but also on quality
and qualifications to perform the scope of work on the
particular Roofing, Waterproofing or Dampproofing project.
Select a CRCA
Roofing, Waterproofing and Dampproofing Contractor
References: National Roofing
Contractors Association, Rosemont, IL
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