In this article we are going to touch on same basic things you should always take into account when choosing a company to complete a project for. We are going to explain to you why some companies have to charge more and other companies can charge less. Read below to learn some tips that will help you when it comes to decide what company you choose.
The Cost The Company Spends On Marketing
You may be asking how does that affect the pricing for me? The answer is quite simple, you end up paying their advertising cost. A 20 second radio ad in philadelphia during 8am-5pm cost around $100. If five commercials are played throughout the day that is $500 the company is paying to advertise. They make sure to add this into their pricing. If you find a company that doesn’t spend a lot of money on advertising, 95% of the time they can offer you a better price.
Customer Support
Another thing to keep in mind is communication. In the event that there is an issue a year or two down the road, how will this company respond to the issue. One way is asking the company for references where they had to go back and honor their warranty. Another way is reading the company reviews from various sources.
Reviews
Another thing to look at before choosing a final company is to read the reviews of the company. Google and Angi’s list are great places to read reviews that actual customers wrote about their experiences. We encourage you to read the reviews and not look at the main rating. Sometimes a company that specializes in roofing windows and siding, may have just one area they are not good at. However they may have 100% success rate with the type of project you are looking for.
Multiple Estimates
The BBB suggests that when looking into major projects to always get three estimates. This ensures that you are getting a good price and seeing different options that are available to you. This is something most homeowners do not do because some companies take a long time to finish the estimate and they require both homeowners to be present. After one estimate many homeowners are reluctant to schedule another estimate, much less two. As I learn about local companies I will create a blog that will list companies that you can send your estimate too and they can send one back without every meeting you. Once you know what you like and have the measurements, there is no reason for another long estimate. So stay tuned, and in the meantime book 3 appointments per project. You will thank yourself in the end, trust me!