Top 10 Excavation Contractors in West Chester, PA
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 West Chester Excavation Contractors
In a word, our experience with this outfit has been horrible. I will say "shame on us" as when we had trouble getting them to call us back, that should have been our red flag to do some research. We are working with a pool company who recommended this c...
I would not hire Triton Landscaping or Ben Lesnak or John DeMarco. While they may seem like decent people, they are not. The service and deliverables are horrible. Here's what will happen. They will show you a great rendering (see images). They will...
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 ...
Responsive in communication. Very good value. 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.
Everything You Need to Know About West Chester Excavation Contractors
Will Excavation Services work in West Chester require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re excavation contractor job is in West Chester or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring excavation contractors. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the excavation contractor performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the excavation services folks that everything is in order.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in West Chester?
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.
Does the excavation contractor I want to hire need to be licensed in West Chester?
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 5 excavation contractors in West Chester that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Excavation Contractors need to have to work on Excavation Services jobs in PA:
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
- Accreditations/License: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
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