8. What Professional Organizations Are You A Member Of?
Well established Pressure Washing Business are affiliated with professional organizations such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and industry related organizations such as the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), In all cases, these organizations only attract conscientious contractors interested in bettering the industry and in weeding out unprofessional contractors. In order to become a member, the contractor’s background and references are thoroughly investigated. While a new contractor may not be a member of any professional organizations, it is highly unlikely an established contractor would not be a member of at least one, unless there is a reason that he cannot join.
What are the risks? While the risks may be minor, there are contractors that just don't belong to any professional organizations, they are the rare exception and the vast majority of substantial companies do belong, because they understand the benefits of continuing education and peer review.
9. Ask Questions About How They Work
I can't stress how important this information can be to you. Ask questions such as how do they perform their work, what time do they start, how will they protect your landscape, how will the trash and debris be handled, do they work straight through a project? The answers to these questions will give you a clear picture of what type of contractor you are dealing with.
What are the risks? Maybe none or maybe you are in for a big surprise once work starts and you find yourself in a mess. Do yourself a favor and ask some specific questions so you can make an informed decision before you find it too late.
10. How many projects like mine have you completed in the last year?
Your Pressure Washing contractor should have experience in the type of cleaning project you want done - not just "cleaning experience". The more experience a Power Washing contractor has and the more he specializes in the work you need done, the better off you will be. Many Pressure Washing contractors dabble in anything that comes their way and never develop expertise in what they are doing.
What are the risks? They could be huge and long-lasting. What can be a routine task for a company that is familiar with the work required in your project, can be a real problem for one not familiar with it. This can lead to damages that don't show themselves until long after the work is done and sub-par quality. Everything is getting more and more complex in the world we live in. Don't put yourself in the position of hiring somebody and paying them while they learn on the job.
Well established Pressure Washing Business are affiliated with professional organizations such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and industry related organizations such as the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders), In all cases, these organizations only attract conscientious contractors interested in bettering the industry and in weeding out unprofessional contractors. In order to become a member, the contractor’s background and references are thoroughly investigated. While a new contractor may not be a member of any professional organizations, it is highly unlikely an established contractor would not be a member of at least one, unless there is a reason that he cannot join.
What are the risks? While the risks may be minor, there are contractors that just don't belong to any professional organizations, they are the rare exception and the vast majority of substantial companies do belong, because they understand the benefits of continuing education and peer review.
9. Ask Questions About How They Work
I can't stress how important this information can be to you. Ask questions such as how do they perform their work, what time do they start, how will they protect your landscape, how will the trash and debris be handled, do they work straight through a project? The answers to these questions will give you a clear picture of what type of contractor you are dealing with.
What are the risks? Maybe none or maybe you are in for a big surprise once work starts and you find yourself in a mess. Do yourself a favor and ask some specific questions so you can make an informed decision before you find it too late.
10. How many projects like mine have you completed in the last year?
Your Pressure Washing contractor should have experience in the type of cleaning project you want done - not just "cleaning experience". The more experience a Power Washing contractor has and the more he specializes in the work you need done, the better off you will be. Many Pressure Washing contractors dabble in anything that comes their way and never develop expertise in what they are doing.
What are the risks? They could be huge and long-lasting. What can be a routine task for a company that is familiar with the work required in your project, can be a real problem for one not familiar with it. This can lead to damages that don't show themselves until long after the work is done and sub-par quality. Everything is getting more and more complex in the world we live in. Don't put yourself in the position of hiring somebody and paying them while they learn on the job.
