What to Look for
in a Contractor
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Liability Insurance and WSIB Coverage
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It’s a law
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Affiliations & Memberships in Trade Associations
- Show investment in their industry and responsibility
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Signed Contracts
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Do they have contracts?
- Are there warranties associated with labour materials?
- Visa or Cheque Deposits
- Don’t give cash deposits, Visa or Cheque are easily traceable
- Nature of Estimator
- Business Cards, Contracts, Knowledge of Company Procedures
- Company Logo Displayed
- Prepared with Pricing and Product Options
How Much Deposit
Should a Custom er Give?
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This question is company specific
- Each Organization has their own policy on deposits
Completion Date on
Contract?
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If necessary, a tentative completion date can be given
- Completion dates will be weather permitting anyway, so nothing would be guaranteed
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The Canadian Fence Industry Association is a non-profit organization whose members include professional contractors, retailers, agents, wholesalers and manufacturers of fence products and related service. We are dedicated to representing high construction standards as well as a high level of ethical business behavior in a competitive market place.
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Read your Local Fence By-Laws – Height RestrictionsDo you have any other tips or advice to add to the list? Let us know what you think in the comments below!