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Choosing
a Contractor
Choosing the right Contractor can be as difficult a decision as deciding
when or if you need to repipe. Your repipe can either go smoothly, taking
you off the "never ending treadmill" of repairs, or it can be difficult
and costly. It is imperative that you make the right decision. Some things
to consider when looking for the right Contractor are:
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Reliability |
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How
long has the company been in the repipe business? |
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Do
they have a proven "track record" of successful jobs? Is this their
main business or an off shoot of another business? Are there Building
Managers/Owners who you can contact to discuss their reliability?
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Do
they use qualified trades people? |
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Do
they maintain a professional conduct? |
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Do
they have sufficient staff to complete the job as scheduled? |
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Do
they communicate effectively with all residents throughout the whole
repiping process? |
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Are
they able to clearly answer all your questions and willing to discuss
your concerns? Are they available to consult with you at no cost?
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| B.
Bonding & Insurance |
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Are
they a bonded company? |
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Is
their insurance coverage sufficient to handle any incidents which
may arise? |
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Are
they licensed to do this work in your municipality? Are they aware
of any permitting requirements which may apply? |
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Do
they warranty their work? |
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Do
they have WCB coverage? |
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Sub Trades |
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Do
they have all the necessary tradespeople to return your building to
its original condition (i.e. do they have plumbers, painters, tapers,
boarders, tilers, etc. on staff). Will there be a lag time between
the holes being put in the wall and being fixed - if so, how long? |
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For
security purposes, will these tradespeople be easily recognizable,
and are residents being advised as to when to expect them in their
suite? |
| D.
Maintenance Contracts |
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Once
the work is completed will the company offer any form of an ongoing
maintenance contract to deal with any non-system problems (such as
boilers, pumps, motors, fans, heating systems, etc.) |
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Does their maintenance department have a good reputation? |
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The Brighter Solution |
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We
do not use any sub-trades so there is no downtime waiting for other
tradespeople to show up. |
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Our staff is very professional. |
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We
have step-by-step communication forms so you are aware of what's happening
each step of the way. |
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We
guarantee our schedules. |
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There
are no hidden costs or surprises. |
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We
include 24 hour service and maintenance. |
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Our
goal is to make sure that we have satisfied clients. |
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