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When it’s time to repair or rebuild your driveway, parking lot, or private road, picking the right concrete contractor can be challenging. With numerous local professionals to choose from, how do you recognize the talented and reliable ones?

As you make your search in the Mountain Home, AR, area, it will help to ask the following questions to every candidate you interview:

Are You Local?

Verify that any general contractor you work with is local, and not just passing through the area. Find out how many years they’ve been in business, what their experience is, and dig into what their local reputation is like.

May I Speak With 3 References?

concrete contractorEvery contractor should expect to be asked for recent references. Make sure their references are from within the last six months, and not just “cherry-picked” ones from years ago, or you won’t get the most accurate picture possible of what it’s like to work with them.

Are You Licensed & Insured?

Get all of the legalities out of the way as soon as you can, and ensure you’re only working with someone who’s legally able to do work in your state. Insurance is even more important, especially workers’ compensation, which protects you and the worker in case of an accident.

May I See Proof of Your Insurance?

Before signing any work contracts, request proof of the concrete contractor’s insurance. They will usually have to request an insurance certificate directly from their insurance agent, so it’s normal for it to take a day or so.

Who Will Perform My Work?

Don’t assume the person you’re speaking with will complete the work. Depending on the size of their firm or the scope of your project, they may be managing a team or subcontracting some aspects of the work. Find out everything beforehand, so there are no surprises. Ideally, an experienced concrete contractor should be on site at all times, supervising, if not performing, all the work themselves.

 

Americom Construction Co. is based in Mountain Home, AR, and provides a variety of commercial construction and excavation services. To request a quote or hire a concrete contractor, call (870) 491-5001. More information about the local business is available online.

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