Scope questions
Ask which water source the proposal addresses, which areas it excludes, and whether the work is for surface water, subsurface water, roof runoff, or hardscape runoff.
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Questions To Ask Before Hiring a Drainage Contractor
The best drainage conversation is specific. Ask how the provider will identify the water source, collect the water, route it, maintain it, and avoid creating new problems.
Credential questions
Ask what license, insurance, permit, or professional review applies to the specific work. Treat broad answers carefully until the exact scope is clear.
Design questions
Ask where water enters, where it collects, where it discharges, what slope is available, and how the system can be cleaned or inspected later.
Risk questions
Ask how the work avoids sending water to neighboring property, blocking swales, damaging utilities, or creating maintenance problems.
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Should I ask for a license number?
Yes, if licensing applies to the proposed scope. Also ask what work the credential covers and verify public records where appropriate.
What makes a drainage quote easier to compare?
Compare the same scope: water source, route, outlet, materials, cleanouts, restoration, excluded work, and any permit or utility-marking assumptions.
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