On Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:34:24 GMT, Norminn wrote:

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: I just talked to the plumber and he said he would do just that. Problem
: is he didn't answer my call for almost 24 hours, so I'd called the other
: bidder and made arrangements with him instead. It's $100 more, but I
: know he's properly insured and he will also start the work tomorrow
: instead of in 6 days. Either one would do the same job using the same
: materials, as I make out from conversations with them.
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: Dan
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:No written bid? You saw his proof of insurance?
I got no written bid from the sole proprietor who I cancelled. I did get
a written bid from the other company, however I cancelled it about a
week ago. Now, I have told them to go ahead with the work, but I asked
for a couple of changes in minor details (an extra hose bibb, 3/4" L
copper under the house, and an assurance that they will install a
bonding jumper at the meter). When I see the guy I talked to I guess I
should have him make some notes on my signed bid. They are the same
folks who are doing the trenchless sewer lateral replacement for me. I
know they're insured. There guys have been around for around 50 years
and are a good sized company. The CSLB website says their insurance and
bonding is in good standing. Maybe I should ask them for proof of
insurance. Is that standard practice when hiring a contractor? Then you
call the insurance company and have a conversation?