This Saturday, June 15th, Greenstar will be participating in the Batavia Green Walk. The Green Walk features vendors, local organization and individuals at the Riverwalk who raise awareness on green initiatives, physical fitness and healthy living. Attendees will enjoy food, live music, demonstrations, educational activities and even kayaks and paddle boats. The 2013 Green Walk showcases the Batavia Farmers’ Market in its brand new location on the newly streetscaped River Street. Click here for more information

Greenstar has been nominated to participate in the National selection process of the “Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies™”!  The program celebrates organizations that inspire and produce green technology that impact the industry and environment. This is the premier awards program that celebrates organizations that are making their business, their employees and the community a healthy place to live and work.

What is the Full Name and Address of the Company?

• Automatically reject any contractor without a permanent place of business.
• If the contractor is not permanently established, how can you be confident he will complete the work?
• How can you be confident he will be in business if the work needs service in the future?
• Automatically reject any contractor without substance.
• Select a contractor that is financially committed to the business
• Select someone you can call if a problem arises in the future

Does the Company Carry Insurance? Is the Company a a Licensed Contractor

• Automatically reject any contractor without proper and adequate insurance.
• Contractors should provide you with a certificate of insurance of comprehensive liability and complete operations insurance.
• Call the insurance company to verify coverage.
• Automatically reject any contractor who is not licensed.
• Question the contractor’s commitment to his trade.
• Is he a member of the trade association?
• Automatically reject any contractor who blows off your questions as not being important.

How Long Has the Contractor Been in Business?

• Automatically reject any contractor who cannot provide a reference list of customers.
• Check references carefully.
• Current references are proof to see if their customers are happy.
• Long term references are proof of actual performances of the contractor’s proof.

What is the Contractor’s Track Record for Handling Complaints?

• Automatically reject any contractor who says they have never had a complaint.
• The best of contractors find themselves in disputes for one reason or another.

What is the Company’s Workmanship Warranty?

• Automatically reject any contractor with an unbelievable warranty.
• The long term warranty is provided by the manufacturer.
• It is critical to be assured that the product will be installed according to the manufacturer specifications or there will be no warranty regardless of the document you were provided.
• The warranty is often only valid if the contractor is “certified” to install the product.

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