Before you decide on a contractor to handle the eavestrough of your home you’ll want to find out something about them. After all there are a lot of eavestrough contractors in Milton and the surrounding area and not all will do the same quality work. So, in an effort to help you separate the good from the not so good here are 6 questions you should be prepared to ask before hiring a eavestrough contractor.

Questions to Ask Prospective Eavestrough Contractors in Milton

Every eavestrough contractor will tell you they do a great job, and some of them do. In order to discover which ones are the keepers try asking these questions.

1. How long have you been in business? – You want someone who has been in business at least a few years and has experience with the unique environmental challenges of the Toronto area. You don’t want to be someone’s first project.
2. Are you fully licensed and insured? – If they can’t prove they have liability coverage and that their workers are covered by workmen’s compensation insurance you should take a pass. If they give you a license number you should verify it with the appropriate agency.
3. Will you provide references? – If the eavestrough contractor is unwilling to provide references you should try someone else. If they do provide references you should check them out thoroughly. Call the numbers they give you and talk to past customers.
4. Do you do the work yourself? – Sometimes the company you thought you hired subcontracts the work to another company and you wind up dealing with people you’ve never met. Make sure you know who’s going to show up.
5. What is your payment schedule? – Some companies want a large down payment and the balance upon completion. Others want a smaller down payment and the balance paid as milestones are met. Whoever you hire you should never pay more than 50% up front.
6. How do you process complaints? – Will there be someone on site that you can talk to or will you have to call a customer service number? Most established companies will handle issues quickly so the project can move forward.

Alliance Trust Aluminum is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most reliable and affordable eavestrough contractors in Milton and the entire GTA. Don’t leave the fate of your largest investment in the hands of a fly-by-night company. Call Alliance Trust Aluminum today on 647-898-4228 for a free quote.

Choosing to work with the wrong eavestrough contractors can cost you a lot of time, money and add lots of unwanted stress to your life. Yes, there are some eavestrough contractors out there that promise the earth but deliver a poor quality end result that the average DIYer could probably beat. You see, a successful eavestrough installation isn’t just about the quality of the product; the standard of the installation is just as important, if not more so. There are thousands of homeowners in Milton, Burlington and Oakville every single year that fall victim to home improvement “cons” and if you’re in the process of looking for a reliable contractor to carry out a seamless eavestrough installation, or a similar type of job, we would recommend you take the tips shown below on-board if you want to avoid suffering the same fate.

Tips to Help You Avoid Sub-Par Eavestrough Contractors

Whether you choose to use our services or another of the reliable eavestrough contractors that operate in Milton, Burlington and Oakville, as long as don’t fall victim to a home improvement scam, we will have done our job. Follow these tips to make sure that doesn’t happen.

• How Long Have They Been in Business? – Just like price, this shouldn’t be a “make or break” factor in your search for reliable eavestrough contractors, but it is a good indicator of the quality of the work that a company produces. Eavestrough contractors that have several years of experience have proven themselves consistently over an extended period and are therefore a much “safer” bet.
• Can They Provide References? – Don’t let eavestrough contractors try and fob you off with a few pictures of the work that they’ve done; these pictures could have come from anywhere! Reputable contractors should have dozens of references that they could provide, and if they do, why would they hold them back when they know that these references could help to close the deal for them?
• Are They Specialists? – As the economic downturn has forced homeowners to tighten their belts, there has been a significant increase in the amount of “general contractors” that offer a wide range of services in the search for more work. However, these contractors most probably aren’t used to installing eavestroughs on a consistent basis, which will typically result in poorer quality work. Choose eavestrough contractors that do this day in, day out if you want the best quality installation.
• Do They Have Insurance? – This is just as important as whether they are actually qualified to install eavestroughs, as the installation process does carry a significant element of risk (even more so if they are not properly trained) and should damage be caused to your property (the roof is the most vulnerable element), the insurance is needed to cover the repair costs. Under no circumstances whatsoever should you work with eavestrough contractors that don’t possess insurance, even if they make you a very tempting offer.
• Will Sub-Contractors Be Used? – One of the areas where some eavestrough contractors really fall short is failing to properly vet the sub-contractors they use, which can have a direct impact upon the quality of the work that is completed at your home. It’s important to ask a potential contractor whether they do sub-contract out work, and if so, whether they can provide you with the details of the sub-contractors that will be used so you can check them out for yourself. Don’t just assume that the contractor you speak to on the phone will be the one that actually completes the work, as many times these companies experiences “busy periods,” during which they have to use sub-contractors to keep up with the demand for their services.

why not get in touch with Alliance Trust Aluminum Inc. today to arrange a free onsite consultation. Additionally, we also offer siding installation and soffit and fascia installation.

If you are interested in a regular or seamless eaves trough installation and live in Milton, Burlington or Oakville