Questions To Ask Fire Protection Contractors in New Orleans LA

When it comes to hiring good fire protection contractors in New Orleans LA, first ask these questions about their experience, abilities, and promises:


• How many other fire prevention systems or fire alarm systems like yours have they installed with regards to material, size, commercial versus residential, wet pipe vesus dry pipe, foam water versus water spray or water mist, etc.?

• How long have they been fire protection contractors in New Orleans LA specifically?  Greater experience in the specific area suggests more familiarity with local codes and permit requirements.

• Will they give you names and numbers of previous customers for whom they did the same kind of fire protection who you can call? (All fire protection contractors in New Orleans LA bearing the Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have already had their customer references called by our research staff so you don't have to.)

• Will they give you their cost estimate in writing, itemized to include the amount of material you're getting, brand names and item numbers?  (This is key because cheap fire protection companies in New Orleans LA often only seem cheaper by quoting you less material, or lower quality material that will turn out to be more expensive for you later in extra maintenance, or earlier replacement or repairs.)

• Can they recommend a simple change you could make to the specifications that would significantly lower the cost, and if so, what would you be giving up in performance? Likewise, do they see a big gain in performance or appearance that you could get for just a little bit more money?

• Are there manufacturer warranties on any of the materials to be used and what are those terms?

• Will they give you a written guarantee on their labor, aside from any manufacturer's warranty? If so, what does it cover exactly and for how long after the installation?

• How long will it take them to complete the project once they begin?

• Do they have a showroom where you can look at samples of different finishes, appearances, styles, or materials? If not, will they bring you samples or go with you to a supply store to do this?

• Will they put in writing that the new fire protection or fire sprinkler system meets the local building code ordinances of your community?

• Will a permit be needed for the new fire sprinklers or fire alarm system? If so, who goes and gets the permits, you or the fire protection system installers?

• Can they vouch that all their employees sent to your property are legally allowed to work in the U.S.? (All fire protection  companies in New Orleans LA bearing The Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have already signed an agreement to only hire documented workers.)

• Will they show you proof of liability insurance and workers' comp? (All fire protection contractors in New Orleans LA bearing the Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have already had proof of insurance verified by our research staff so you don't have to.)

• Do they use only their own permanent employees, or do they use subcontractors, and if so, what are the names of those subcontracted companies so you can research them?

When you've decided on the best fire protection contractors in New Orleans LA for you, make sure they have a license from the state since that's required by law. (All fire protection contractors in New Orleans LA bearing the Prime Buyer's Report-TOP 10 symbol have already had their state license verified by our research staff so you don't have to.)