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.

Everything You Need to Know About Vernal Excavation Contractors

Should I hire excavation contractors with lower ratings in Vernal to save money?

The type of excavation contractor company that you should hire really depends on the difficulty and specifications of your project. Keep in mind that lower ratings could be a sign of unsuccessful jobs or simply that the professional or company has not done many jobs quite yet. Either way, you will still want to contact any Excavation Contractors you are considering and inquire about their work history. There are plenty of great Excavation Contractors in Vernal that have very few or low ratings.

For example, right now in Vernal there are:

    Can I browse unscreened Excavation Contractors in Vernal?

    We do our best to screen all of our excavation contractors. However, there are still some excavation contractor professionals in Vernal that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Vernal or UT. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering excavation services:

    • Johnson & Sons Excavating:
      • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
      • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
    • John Watson Excavation:
      • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
      • BBB Rating: NA
      • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
    • BJC Construction Inc:
      • Services Offered: Excavation Contractors
      • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

    How does invoicing/payment work for most Excavation Contractor projects in Vernal?

    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.