I have a friend in Bellevue who has just bought a great old craftsman house and is scheduled to move in a couple of weeks and needs several things done before she moves. Specifically she needs a plumber who specializes in replacing sewer lines and also an electrician. Does anyone here have any first-hand knowledge of anyone they can recommend? Thanks.
Can't help with specifics but I assume contractors there are licensed and bonded.
Make sure they are, ask for a certificate of insurance, and for references.
Ask friends and neighbors if they can recommend someone. The won't recommend someone they don't like.
Get at least 3 estimates, in writing, with goal dependant payments. Usually a third down, a third when a certain amount of work is completed, and the final payment AFTER the final inspections.
If it's minor work you should still get something in writing indicating the scope of work and total amount.