Questions to Ask Attic and Crawl Space Cleaning Companies and Their References

<img src="https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2018/11/Atticare-18-example-of-work-rgb-working-in-the-attic.png" alt="class=attachment-post-thumbnail" style="height: ;width: "/> <h2>When choosing an attic and crawl space cleaning company, it’s wise to ask plenty of questions.</h2> <h4>Questions to Ask an Attic and Crawl Space Cleaning Company</h4> After you have called several local attic and crawl space cleaning companies, it’s time to take the next step and interview your favorite choices in person. Invite these companies to your home to see the attic and/or crawl space in question and submit bids for the work. While they’re at your home, consider asking them the following questions: 1. Now that you’ve seen my attic and/or crawl space, do you see any areas of concern? Do you believe my home is a good candidate for attic and crawl space inspections and cleaning services? 2. Which services do you recommend for my home? (These may include a detailed inspection, cleaning, decontamination, vacuuming, pest/rodent prevention and cleanup, and more.) 3. Did you see any damage? If so, will you be able to repair it? 4. How long will the work take to complete? 5. Will I need to be here when you do the work or can I simply ensure you have access to my attic and crawl space? 6. Will you guarantee your work? 7. Will you be able to give me a bid now or will you send me one in the coming days? 8. How should I move forward with the process if I decide to hire your company? 9. Will you show me proof of license and insurance and give me a short list of recent references? Remember, it’s smart to get bids from three to five companies. That will give you a range of bids and companies from which to choose, and it’ll help you see if one company charges much more or less than the rest. As always, you get what you pay for when hiring an attic and crawl space cleaning company, so you’ll want to focus on value and service instead of price alone. <h4>Questions to Ask an Attic and Crawl Space Cleaning Company’s References</h4> In addition to interviewing the company, it’s a good idea to ask them for a list of references. Specifically ask for the company’s five most recent customers, then give them a call and ask the following questions: <ol> <li>What services did the company provide? Were you satisfied with them?</li> <li>Did the crew respect your property and leave your home clean after the work was completed?</li> <li>Was there any damage to your home as a result of the cleaning?</li> <li>Did you get a written estimate before the service?</li> <li>Was the quoted price what you paid or were extra fees added to the service? If so, what were they for and were they avoidable?</li> <li>Were the technicians pleasant and easy to work with?</li> <li>Did the company show you your attic or crawl space when they were done to gauge your satisfaction?</li> <li>Did they provide video inspection services if needed?</li> <li>Did the company find any damage? If so, were they able to repair it or refer someone who could?</li> <li>What should I know about this company before deciding whether to hire them?</li> <li>Would you hire this company again?</li> <li>Would you recommend this company to friends or family?</li> </ol> Keep in mind that references provided by attic and crawl space cleaning companies can be cherry-picked or even fake, so you’ll need to use your best judgment when researching them. To get greater assurance, consider hiring a Diamond Certified attic and crawl space cleaning company. All Diamond Certified companies have passed an in-depth <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/ratings-process/" target="_self">rating process</a> that most other companies can’t pass. Part of this process involves conducting telephone interviews of actual customers. References provided by an attic and crawl space cleaning company are not equal in value to the large, random sample of customers surveyed during the Diamond Certified rating process. So, if you want quality, you’ll have confidence choosing a Diamond Certified company.