Choosing Waterproofing Contractor Points To Ponder

Finding the right waterproofing contractor is a hard job in itself

, and is made even more difficult due to some common but silly mistakes that people make while hiring them. Following is a list of the most common errors that you need to avoid

References are your only valid tool to make sure the waterproofing contractor you have chosen is actually worth his price or not. Unless you have been referred a person for the job from a trusted source like family or friend, make it a point to ask the contractor for references, and do remember to cross-check with them regarding the quality of work done. Further, in case you are looking for contractors online, the better ones always publish testimonials online, so you don't even have to make a reference check.

Never choose a waterproofing contractor depending only on the fact that he is a more economical option. Understand the fact that quality in any field comes at a price. If you get a cheap contractor and he uses sub-standard material because that is what his budget allows, you can pretty much rest assured that you would be facing problems like seepage sooner than you think. Further, there are many contractors who are new in the field and are just looking for some work to get started, hence the low price. Beware of such novices!

Once everything has been finalized, make sure you get it in writing. Preparing a formal agreement/contract is essential to ensure that there is no miscommunication that leads to non-fulfillment of your expectations and further arguments once the job has been completed. Even if the person is a known one, make sure you have a written contract stating details like how long will it approximately take to finish the job, what kind of material would be used, what all works would be done, and so on.

Take care of all these points, and your home's waterproofing would go along just fine.

by: Mitchell Gregory

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