What to Look for When Hiring a Commercial Junk Removal Company
October 12, 2018 By admin
There can be the misconception that every commercial junk removal company is the same; after all, they just come and pick up junk, right? But that would be wrong. While they might appear to work the same way, not all companies are equal. If you’re looking to have the service done properly, there are a few things you should consider before booking junk removal.
A great place to start when looking for a commercial junk removal company is to ask for referrals, just as you would when hiring any other business or a new employee. Ask for two or three recent referrals and then follow up and phone each of them to verify their experience. Make sure their experience is recent and not from years ago.
Before choosing a company, another important aspect to follow up on is insurance regulations. You want to ensure you protect yourself from liability should a worker get hurt during your junk removal project. In British Columbia, you should make sure the business or contractor you choose is registered and in good standing with WorkSafeBC.
If you choose to hire a business and later discover they are not making required payments to WorkSafeBC, you could be liable for insurance premiums relating to the work or service they provide to you. In order to protect your business from additional insurance premiums, always get a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC before you receive services. A clearance letter confirms that a business is registered with WorkSafeBC and paying premiums. Proof of insurance and ensuring you limit your own liability is an important step to take when hiring anyone for a commercial junk removal job.
When the company shows up to remove junk, take a minute to assess the employees. Do they appear to be in good enough shape for the tough job of removing junk? Are they wearing appropriate protective clothing, such as eye protection, gloves and boots? If you hire a service where the workers are not properly attired, stop them from working and don’t let them continue until the company rectifies the situation.
Commercial junk removal doesn’t have to be a daunting process. With just a few simple steps, you can find a trustworthy company that will dispose of all your commercial waste at a reasonable price.