5 Questions To Ask A Stucco Contractor Before Hiring Them

​Whether you want to install stucco or maintain it, hire a stucco contractor for the job. An experienced stucco contractor in Airdrie brings specialized skills to the table. They know their stuff. A professional uses time-tested method to ensure stucco adheres properly and lasts years.
 
All stucco contractors are not created equal. Many contractors make tall claims, but fail to fulfill their promises. When looking for a stucco contractor, steer clear of self-proclaimed experts who lack the knowledge to install and maintain stucco properly.
 
Ask the contractor you are considering these questions to determine if they deserve your trust. 

Are you licensed and insured?

​To earn their license, stucco contractors must demonstrate their expertise and pass skill assessment tests. Licensed contractors are expected to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date. When you hire a licensed stucco contractor, you can rest assured that the professional has the ability required to manage your project from start to finish.
 
Make sure the contractor you are considering is insured. If you hire an uninsured contractor and someone on their team gets injured while working on your property, you may be held liable for damages. When you hire an insured contractor, on the other hand, their insurance provider, not you, pays treatment costs if someone on the contractor’s team meets with an accident and sustains injuries while working on your property. 

How long have you been working in this industry​?

​You will want to hire a contractor who has first-hand experience of stucco remediation and installation, instead of a newcomer. Cracking, crumbling, rotting…an experienced contractor has seen it all and can come up with cost-effective and long-term solutions to stucco problems. 

Can you provide client references? 

​A reputable stucco contractor with a proven track record of excellence will be more than happy to provide client references. If a contractor does not provide client references after your repeated requests, walk away. Do not take everything that a contractor claims on face value. Once a contractor provides you their reference list, call up their customers. Ask them if
 

• They’re satisfied with the end result
• The project was delivered on-time and on-budget. If not, why?
• The contractor used sub-contractors. How was their experience working with them?
• The contractor provided them with an estimate and explained all the costs to them
• The contractor’s crew cleaned the site after work 

Do you offer a warranty​?

​Different warranties cover different things. Instead of assuming things, take the time to understand what your warrant does and doesn’t cover. Find out what can void your warranty.  

What is the process that you follow for stucco remediation/maintenance?​

​Ask your stucco contractor to explain the stucco remediation process they follow so you can undertake the necessary preparations.
 
Do-All Stucco & Stone is committed to helping homeowners maintain their stucco in tip top shape all year round. Our experts know the ins and outs of repairing soffit & fascia in Leduc. To schedule stucco maintenance, call 403-588-5306.