Top 10 Excavation Contractors in Newark, DE
Top questions to ask before hiring an excavation contractor
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Recent reviews for Newark Excavation Contractors
First time, Last time with this company. Driveway lady crews did a lousy job sealing my driveway, some of the sealer got into my lawn and killed my grass, I found out after I paid her. I had to clean up the mess and reseed the areas. They weren't big but ...
Poor work quality. Responsive in communication. Would not recommend.
Returned home from work and the cracks were immediately very visible. The driveway looked to be a shade or two darker, but it appeared none of the cracks were filled in. Waste of good money.
Best group of workers! Pleasant, fast and cleaned up! Would recommend them highly!
First of all thanks for all your help. I was really impressed with the longevity of your company, your water management solution, and you being a Nationally certified specialist. After communicating with you personally, I even felt your company was tru...
Everything You Need to Know About Newark Excavation Contractors
Does the excavation contractor I want to hire need to be licensed in Newark?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Excavation Contractor need to have. There are 3 excavation contractors in Newark that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Excavation Contractors need to have to work on Excavation Services jobs in DE:
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Newark?
Every project differs, but you should ask any excavation contractor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any excavation services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for excavation contractors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your excavation contractor project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the excavation contractor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.
What should I check for once my Excavation Contractor in Newark has finished working?
Every excavation services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any excavation services company has told you they've finished the job:
- Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with excavation services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
- Ask the excavation contractor to describe what they did. Whether your excavation services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
- Compare the description provided on your excavation services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
- Request that the excavation contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.
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