General Tips When Shopping for a Marine Contractor:

• Don't shop on price alone. The cheapest contractors may or may not be the best contractors, and the least expensive project may not be the most effective project.
• Get a written proposal that outlines the types of materials to be used in your project. There are a wide variety of construction materials that impact the price you receive - make sure when comparing proposals you are also comparing the materials to be used.
• Ask the contractor how many years they have been in business.
• Insist on good workmanship, including good on-site housekeeping.
• Know what you want ahead of time. Try to eliminate expensive midstream changes which can cause major problems.
• Make access and working conditions as easy as possible for the contractor.
• Understand the cost and scheduling impact of any additional work recommended by the contractor.
• Don't do business with a contractor who doesn't make safety a priority.
• As for a warranty on all applicable products.