Any time you have a large home improvement project, you should choose your contractor carefully. A big sewer septic job like replacing your septic system or converting you septic system to a municipal sewer hookup is no exception.
Sewer installation and conversions and septic system installations are expensive jobs that you want to make sure are done right by a reliable, local sewer septic professional. A poorly installed septic system or sewer line will give you nothing but trouble for years. You can avoid such problems by choosing a sewer septic company with an excellent reputation for high quality work and service after the sale.
Ask for references from each sewer-septic company you are considering. A reputable local sewer septic company that has worked hard to earn a good reputation will be happy to provide the contact information for a few of its satisfied customers.
Follow up by calling the references and asking a few simple questions:
- What service did the company provide?
- Did they give you a written estimate before starting work?
- Was the estimate accurate?
- Did they perform the work in a timely manner?
- Were there any problems after the work was completed?
- Would you use this company again?
With the answers to these questions in hand, you will be in a much better position to evaluate the company’s reputation and choose a reliable sewer-septic professional. By checking references up front, you will be able to avoid any unpleasant problems that might turn up later. As always, make sure that the sewer-septic company you choose is fully licensed and insured.
