There are a lot of demolition contractors in Los Angeles. Choosing the right demolition contractor can seem daunting. Here are a few warning signs of demolition contractors.
1. A demolition contractor in Los Angeles that does want to give an estimate, will only give a phone estimate, or charges money for an estimate. Doing an estimate is a standard part of demolition contracting. Be wary of a demolition contractor that won’t give you a written estimate, or will only do an estimate over the phone. Also be wary of demolition contractors that charge for estimates. Charging for an estimate may not be out of line for particularly large demolition job, but in most cases a estimate ought to be free.
2. A demolition contractor in Los Angeles that doesn’t have or will not provide his contractor’s license. Every contractor is required to have a license to operate in Los Angeles. There also required to keep it updated every X number of years. So if your demolition contractor does not have a license, walk away. If a demolition contractor’s license is expired, walk away. Using an unlicensed demolition contractor puts your demolition project at risk and exposes you to legal risks.
3. A demolition contractor doesn’t have insurance, or doesn’t have appropriate insurance. Some insurance policies limit the type of demolition services a demolition contractor can do. Some demolition contractors may offer these services even when they aren’t supposed to.
4. A demolition contractor that has bad credit. Demolition contractors who do not pay their employees or their subcontractors can leave you liable
Most of these warning signs are easily detectable. A few require a bit of detective work, but doing your homework early will save you money in the long run.
