Monthly Archives: July 2009

Preparing for your meeting with a Remodeling Company

Happy Monday everyone!

I feel it’s critical to educate our customers and others about ways to prepare for meetings with home improvement companies so the process is pleasant not stressful. Of course, as in all relationships, open communication is the key to success.

Some suggestions on topics to discuss with companies during your first conversation and/or meeting:

• A convenient time for all decision makers to meet with the contractor.
• If you have a deadline or a time specific time frame for the completion of the job – i.e. having a baby, selling your home, having a graduation party, getting married, etc.
• Do you need a ballpark idea of what the project will cost so you can determine how you will pay for the project or if you have a budget.
• If you live in a historical neighborhood.

I would welcome any additional suggestions from contractors or consumers to add to this list. Urban Referrals is in business to make the process of connecting consumers and contractors as stress free and pleasant as possible.

Thank you -
Marla

www.urbanreferrals.com

Questions to ask plumbers, electricans, hvac and handyman services before you schedule an appointment

Hello All -

Based on a few recent client experiences and feedback Erin and I decided to put together a list of questions for our clients and others that may need to call on electrical, plumbing, hvac and handyman services at some point in their life. There will be times when these companies cannot provide pricing over the phone however please use these questions as a guideline.

We hope this information helps both the consumer and the companies who offer these services.

• What will it cost me for you to show up?
• Do you have a service charge? Will that amount be applied to my bill if I hire you?
• Do you have a minimum labor charge?
• What payment options do you offer?
• Do you offer weekend appointments? Is there an extra charge for that?
• Do you offer windows of time for appointments or specific meeting times?

Feel free to contact Erin or me for further discussion or with questions.

Thanks and happy home improving!

Marla

www.urbanreferrals.com