There are several home improvement and carpentry businesses operating
in Southern Maryland,
and choosing among them can be difficult. Here we provide three points for you to consider in making your decision. In the
end, we believe you’ll find Dutchman Carpentry and Home Improvement LLC to be the right choice for your home improvement
needs.
DOES THE COMPANY HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION?
The best way to build a business in the service industry is through
repeat and referral clients. If you locate a contractor without a referral, you should check to see if they have a satisfactory
rating with the Better Business Bureau (search BBB) and ask them for a list of past client references. Be sure to ask the references not only about the work that was performed,
but also about the way in which the company conducts business: Do they return calls promptly? Show up when expected? Respond
to your concerns? Leave your home safe and clean? You are probably going to need to provide access to your home when you are
away, and you are going to want to feel comfortable doing so. Dutchman Carpentry provides the highest quality craftsmanship
as well as excellent customer service. Our past clients report feeling completely satisfied with all aspects of their
home improvement experience. (Click here to see what they are saying!) We are also accredited by the BBB, which means that we have committed to honoring their stringent business standards and that we have voluntarily subjected
our company to their review of our business practices.
IS THE COMPANY LICENSED TO PERFORM HOME IMPROVEMENTS?
The State of Maryland
requires that any individual paid to perform home alterations or repairs must be licensed by the Maryland Home Improvement
Commission (MHIC). Anyone you hire should be asked to provide proof of licensure. You can also check for an active license on
the Maryland DLLR web site. Though licensing does not guarantee that craftsmanship and customer service will meet with your expectations, it does ensure
that the company meets certain minimum requirements including adequate experience and knowledge of home improvement law, financial
solvency, and liability insurance. Dutchman Carpentry and Home Improvement LLC is a licensed Maryland home improvement contractor (MHIC LIC #96175).
IS THE COMPANY ADEQUATELY INSURED?
Accidents happen. Imagine that a carpenter working in your home
accidentally damages your property or injures your child’s playmate. Liability insurance provides coverage for these
events and more, and thus protects the company and also the homeowner. Anyone you hire should be asked to provide a certificate
of insurance. Though insurance premiums and licensing fees are generally passed on to the customer though higher service fees,
the additional expense is likely to lead to a better experience for the homeowner, particularly in the event of an unanticipated
incident. Dutchman Carpentry and Home Improvement LLC is fully insured and will provide a certificate of insurance upon request.
