Hi, I'm hiring a bamboo removal company. They just sent the contract and it says contractor may at its discretion engage subcontractors to perform work provided contractor shall fully pay said contractor and in all instances remain responsible for completion of this contract. Also, it says contractor agrees to remove debris including in the estimate leaving premises broom clean. Then in the same section it says ANY ADDITIONAL debris removal and disposal not included in the original estimate will be added onto the final contact price, billed to owner and charged to credit card on file. Sides this sounds ok?
Contract for bamboo removal
Aug 04, 2017
5 Replies
Doesn't sound like the kind of contractor I'd hire or contract I'd enter into. If this is a typical residential deal, you'd think the contractor you're hiring does the work and isn't subbing it out. And I'd strike out that additional charge section, they are to remove the bamboo debris period. IDK what broom clean means in the context of outside work either.
Sounds like the may hire a few teenagers to do the work cheap and make money on the deal. I'd be cautious about that.
As for additional debris removal, that is standard. They will get rid of the bamboo and any other debris they make. You cannot use their dumpster to clean out the garage and get rid of the old sofa.
Run- don't walk- away from this contractor. You're going to get hosed!
Is the contractor providing you with any kind of warranty in the event the bamboo grows back? Many varieties of bamboo are terribly invasive, if you do not remove all of the rhizomes, the bamboo will come back within a short period of time.
Take pictures before during and after to show there was no "additional" debris.
Get proof he paid the subcontractors before you pay him, or you may end up paying twice. There are specific legalities in such proof, although you may opt for something less to your satisfaction.
Subcontractors are not on his workers comp insurance policy, so they should have their own and provide you proof of coverage, just as the contractor should for his employees.
Other reply re regrowth is a good one.
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