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Jan 03 2018

Hiring a Contractor

In this blog we will discuss further some points to consider when hiring a contractor.

You can find the original discussion at http://bluestarcarpentry.com/how-to-choose-a-contractor/

When a contractor comes to the home there are many things to consider:

  1. Do they have current license and insurace?
  2. Do they have a good track record?
  3. Do they offer visitation to job sites?
  4. Do they remove all garbage from job?

 

  1. Are they licensed and insured?
  • Ask for proof of their license and insurance when they come to your home for the estimate.
  • Ask to see a copy of their license.Be sure they are working legally in your municipality.
  • Confirm that they have workman’s compensation in case their workersare injured on your property.
  • Confirm that they have liability insurance in case they damage your property.Liability also covers you, your family, or your guests for injuries resulting from the construction process.

 

2.Make sure your contractor has a good track record:

  • Ask for referrals of customers they have worked for. Some referrals are willing to show you the work.
  • Check reviews on Angie’s List, Trex.com, or Google Pages.
  • Call consumer affairs.
  • Call the BBB (Better Business Bureau).

 

3.Ask if you can visit an open job site:

  • This is a great opportunity to see the dynamic of who works at your home.
  • Are the employees easily identifiable with uniforms?
  • Does it appear that the employees are conducting themselves in a safe manner?
  • Is the jobsite messy?
  • Do they look happy to be there?

 

4.Make sure the contractor is responsible for removing all the garbage:

  • Will the jobsite be cleaned at the end of each day?
  • Will the debris be carted away?
  • Will the contractor have a dumpster in your driveway or trailers it away daily?
  • Do they run magnets in the yard to pick up nails and other sharp metals?

 

We hope that you find this additional information to be helpful in your decision on hiring a contractor. Follow us on Facebook to keep getting helpful tips like these.

Written by BLUESTAR · Categorized: Advice

Nov 15 2017

We are nominated by Trex for best Dock/Marina


Blue Star Carpentry has been nominated by Trex for best Dock/Marina. Please vote for us on Facebook and tell all your friends and family.

Thank you in advance and please click here to vote.

Written by BLUESTAR · Categorized: Trex Decking

Feb 11 2017

2017 Season Preview

Who What When Where and Why of Decking in 2017

  1. Trex has made its mark on the industry not by being the pioneer in the industry, but by constantly being on the forefront of the research and development side of the business.
  2. Trex Transcend Decking and Railing are the leading brand and line of decking and railing in the industry.
  3. Since 2010, Trex Transcend decking and railing have been installed succesfully and without warranty issue by Blue Star Carpentry. Before that we installed all decking brands according to customer preference. Now our jobs are 91% Trex Transcend
  4. Trex Transcend Decking and Railing will survive any environment with no maintenance whatsoever. 
  5. Why is it so Successful: 
  • Most scratch resistant boards – this is paramount when buying a plastic walking surface
  • Best name and warranty in decking – years of reputation in honoring warranty claims
  • Brilliant colors that won’t fade – Varigated colors lend a natural feel to the aesthetics of the decking
  • Longevity of investment – these decks will last a lifetime as they will not rot.

Written by BLUESTAR · Categorized: Trex Decking

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