Professional Property Services Inc.

FAQs

• How did you get started doing this type of work?

  I decided I would be in this line of work way before I was old enough to actually perform the work. I come from a family of many craftsman and grew up with the goal that I would do exactly what I do everyday. I love my job! I am so excited and pleased to offer clients my experience and commitment to quality work. Furthermore, I started out at the age of 17 joing the Army Corps of Engineers and from there over the past decade I have pursued further education allowing for the cutting edge high quality work that has come to be expected by us here at Professional Property Services Inc.

• What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

  What to Look for in a Contractor Promptness Does your contractor keep his appointments? Yes, a contractor’s day can be busy and things do come up that interfere with his schedule, but promptness is an important factor. This may sound a bit “old fashioned” but if he is willing to break an appointment, what other commitments is he also willing to break? Little things count. If he’s running behind he should have the courtesy to call to let you know. Trustworthiness Honesty and trust are of the utmost importance in any situation, especially when the person has total access to your home. Make sure you feel a high level of trust with your contractor and trust your instinct if you don’t. Not only are you trusting him to be in your home and around your family, you’re also trusting him with, in many cases, a very sizable amount of your money! Membership in NARI or NAHB NARI stands for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry; NAHB stands for the National Association of Home Builders. In order to become a member, the contractor’s background and references are investigated. It’s always a good idea to hire a NARI or NAHB contractor. Membership reflects a contractor’s commitment to professionalism. Certifications Both organizations offer industry certification and designations such as Certified Graduate RemodelerTM (CGR) and Certified RemodelerTM (CR). If a contractor has earned either one of these designations, chances are high that you’re dealing with a very reputable professional that is committed to his career as a professional remodeling contractor. Furthermore, to earn either of these designations a contractor must demonstrate certain levels of skill and knowledge in addition to successfully completing numerous courses on various topics related to the industry. High Percentage of Referrals or Repeat Clients When a significant amount of a contractor’s business is derived from repeat or referred business, it is an indication that his clients are pleased and that he has an outstanding reputation. If your contractor has a long list of happy clients and has an outstanding reputation for doing quality work, chances are high that you will be satisfied as well. Will Your Home Be Protected? Simply put, remodeling can be very dusty and dirty. If not adequately controlled, dust will get everywhere, especially if there is a lot of sanding and demolition. Make sure your contractor has plans to take the appropriate measures to control dust and protect your floor finishes. This can increase the price a contractor quotes by a considerable amount and this is work which is often overlooked by inexperienced or nonprofessional contractors.