Discover 8
Simple Secrets to Enjoying a
Stress-Free Renovation
And
save your Sanity, your Time, and your Money
Dear Friend,
Have you heard them?
The horror stories
carefully
whispered
behind
closed and tightly locked doors? Stories that make even the
strongest go weak in the knees. The terrors of...
Contractors absconding
with the
home
owner's hard earned money
Houses ruined
instead of renovated
Jobs that just go on and on...
Homes collasping because a bearing
wall was moved... "by mistake"
Renovations left ... half finished
Patios sinking away from the home
Why, just the other
day an acquaintance sent
me this horrifying story… (I'm sure many of you can identify
with this)
"My
wife and I just bought a new house. Instead of moving in right
away, we decided to do some renovations so that we could really call it
"our home"...
"But
then the contractor disappeared with our money, half way through the
project. Luckily we paid according to progress of the work.
But still, we were left with a half finished house and we had to add
more money to get it finished.
"So
we
brought in a second contractor. This contractor got the job
done. But the floor was not flat, the sink was slanting to one
side, the tiles were crooked. Man, a number of things really went
really wrong.
"Oh
yeah, in case you are wondering, this contractor vanished to thin air
too. I wanted to call them up and get them to fix all these but I
couldn't find them anymore…
"Now
we
have a house which we seriously need to fix. I can't imagine the
heartache it'll be walking into our own home, looking at all of those
ugly mistakes."
This
Story Could Have Ended Differently
If
He'd Known These 8 Simple Secrets...
... our friend above
wouldn't have found
himself listed among the ranks
of
the
"Abused & Misused". If he'd been equipped with this secret
weapon he could
have saved himself vast amounts of time, money, aggravation, heartache
and headache.
Instead he could've
had bragging rights --
"With
thumbs hooked in
his suspenders, head held high, eyes bright, he wowed his
listeners with tales of 'his friend, the exceptional contractor'.
Jaws fell open as they listened to tales of worry-free bathrooms, a
stress-free kitchen, the structurally sound skylights - that didn't
leak! They gazed
at his beautiful home in amazement and envy.
How, how had he managed to do all this without problems? They
crowded around him eagerly asking questions..."
These secret
steps are so simple and
straightforward that you'll knock
yourself in the head and wonder why you didn't think of them
yourself.
But in a world as busy as ours you can't possibly be on
top of everything that happens in your life and the lives of your
family. You simply don't have the time and energy to know and/or
research everything.
So we, at D4 Construction,
decided to take all the guess work and
research out of the equation for
you. Armed with these 8 Simple Secrets you'll ensure that you
don't become another "Horror
Story"
statistic
the next time you decide to
remodel your home.
So
What are
These
8 Simple Secrets?!!
Print
out this 8 Step Litmus Test
and keep it
handy for the next time you or a
friend plan a remodeling project - it could very well save you from
being numbered among the ranks of the "Abused and Misused".
The
8
Step Litmus Test for Hiring a Contractor
When choosing a
contractor for your next
remodeling project use the
first one or two meetings
to check out how he stacks up against the following 8 criterion, if he
doesn't - drop him and go on to the next one. Don't let empty
words
and promises fool you. If he doesn't pass the litmus
test... MOVE
ON!
1.
Reputation
The Contractor's
reputation is very
important. The company that handles your remodeling project
should not only have the necessary experience but they should be able
to back it up with a list of happy customers. The ultimate
compliment to a remodeling company is repeat and referral
clients. This means that they not only do great work, they
maintain a high level of service and professionalism.
2.
Trustworthy
Make sure you trust
your
contractor. Are you comfortable with him? What's your gut
reaction? Trust your instincts. Call up some of the
contractor's former clients and ask a few questions. Were they
happy with the work done? Did the contractor follow up on his
word? How would they rate the contractor?
3.
Knowledgeable
The contractor you
choose should be
knowledgeable in the art of remodeling - full of imaginative ideas,
suggestions and product selections. These, combined with your
input, make for a win-win remodeling project.
4.
Good
Communicator
Does the contractor
listen to you
when
you make suggestions or have ideas? Not just nodding when
you speak to him - but really listening and working with you and your
ideas or wishes. Can you get in touch with him when you need
him? Does
he return your calls promptly?
5.
Prompt
A contractor's day is
busy, but so is
yours. Promptness does count. If he's going to be late, the
least he can do is take a moment to give you a courtesy call. If
he keeps his word at this stage of the game - chances are he'll keep it
throughout your
project. If he doesn't - you would do well to look elsewhere.
6.
Clean
A good contractor
will protect your
home. Construction can be dusty and dirty. Make sure that
your contractor will take the appropriate measures to control dust and
protect your property. Ask him what he plans to do to
protect
your property.
7.
The
Right Fit
You'll be spending a
lot of time with
your contractor. It's of utmost importance that you feel
comfortable with him, and that you genuinely
respect each other. It's even better if you have complimenting
personalities.
If you don't get
along during those
first few
meetings it's a good idea to look for a different contractor.
Renovating can be stressful enough without adding personality conflicts
into the mix.
THIS NEXT SECRET, though an
important
one, was left till last for a very significant reason – if the
contractor you're thinking of using does not fit the above 7 criterion
this last one won't make any difference...
8.
Written
Proposal
Nothing is worse than
a disagreement
because the terms weren't written down. Make sure the details and
job specifications are included. If the contractor refuses to
give you anything in writing... RUN...
as fast as you can in the other direction.
ARMED WITH THESE simple but very
important criterion you'll have all you need to save yourself from
making
costly mistakes.
This
all Sounds Great But I Just Don't Have Time to Find a Good Contractor...
While it's true that
fortified with the Litmus
Test
for Hiring Contractors
you'll be
able to safely choose one that will get your job done properly, not
everyone has the time to do the necessary leg work needed to check out
all 8 criterion.
That's why we, here
at D4
Construction*,
decided to do the legwork for you. (*
located
in beautiful Kamloops, BC, Canada)
When You're Looking For The Best
Since its beginning
D4 Construction’s owners, Mike & Joanne Spruyt had a vision to
create the joyful and pleasurable experience they believe you have a
right to
expect when remodeling your home.
So
How
Does D4 Construction Stack
Up Against the
8 Step Litmus Test?
REPUTATION:
At D4 Construction we take
great pride in the quality of workmanship we
offer. This attitude has garnered us an enviable 99.98% customer
satisfaction rate. We would be pleased to supply you with a list
of
happy customers on request.
TRUSTWORTHY:
Our word IS our bond, if we
say it - it will happen. As a matter
of fact, many of our customers will only trust D4
Construction, so much so,
that we're the only ones they'll call when they have any remodeling
work to do.
KNOWLEDGEABLE:
35 years of experience means a wealth of knowledge to draw from in the
construction and building trade industry -- from small
home repairs to complete custom homes to apartment buildings.
You can be rest assured your renovation will not only be high-quality,
but also carried out in a professional manner.
GOOD
COMMUNICATOR:
At D4
Construction we take the time to listen to your wishes and
wants. We'll work closely with you to create a
quality finished
product that will leave you smiling and give you THE "Bragging Rights!"
PROMPT: At D4
Construction we are committed to getting your project done in a timely
manner and within the prescribed time. We're always available
for
you if you have any questions or concerns and we promise to return your
calls ASAP.
CLEAN: We
take
whatever steps necessary to make sure that we contain the mess of
construction as much as is humanly possible. We respect your
property and will treat it as if it were our own.
THE RIGHT FIT:
What can I say... Our customers like working with D4
Construction. Give us a call and see if you don't feel the same
way.
WRITTEN PROPOSAL:
If you choose D4 Construction
you will receive a written proposal that
outlines exactly what you will and won't receive as part of the
project. No hidden costs. No cost overruns. No
surprises.
You don't
have to take our
word for it. Just listen to what our customers have to say about
us...
Testimonial: "I
found
him (Mike from D4
Construction) to be very
approachable
concerning how we wanted the project to look when
finished. He
involved us in the decision-making at all stages.
In all cases the projected
cost of the renovations became the actual
cost, which in this day and age is rare.
I have no
hesitation in recommending him highly."
Walter V. ,
Cranbrook, BC
Testimonial: Mike
(D4
Construction) has renovated some tenant
space and a bathroom, installed fresh air intakes for several furnaces
in the building, rebuilt several windows that were not properly
installed and insulated, made and installed signage according to my
specs, built a wheelchair ramp for two entrances in the building.
I have found his work
to be of excellent quality and his prices to be
very reasonable. I would not hesitate to hire
Mike in the
future, no
job is too big or small."
Larry K.
, Fort St. John, BC
Testimonial: "I
want to
personally thank you (D4
Construction) on helping my son and myself out
with our project.
I would highly
recommend you to anyone in the future and the work you
do, as your
skills helped us out immensely. I would love to be
able to
do another project like this one."
Rodger G. ,
Kamloops, BC
With D4
Construction You Get Your Money's Worth!
By hiring only the
best contractor to
complete your job you'll never again have to worry about:
Whether the contractor
will show
up
when he said he would
Whether he'll do the work in a
timely fashion
Whether the work will be done the
way YOU want
Whether the work will be done well
Whether you'll have enough money to
complete your project
Whether the project will be free of
hassles, worry, and
banging heads with the contractor
By
Hiring Only the Best You Guarantee Yourself a Stress-free and Exciting
Experience...
When you work with D4 Construction
you
get more than just the work you asked for.
You can look forward
to
receiving –
A friendly, informative
meeting
in
your home to discuss your needs,
wishes and budget
Plenty of ideas on how you
can
complete your project to your best
advantage (even if it means less work for us)
A firm quote telling you
exactly
what your project will cost you
Reliability - No waiting for
hours
only to have no one show up
Service you can count on
Polite, personable employees
that
will treat your home as if it were
their own
You WILL be involved in the
decision-making
Flexibility – the project
isn't
written in stone if you want to make
some changes we'll happily accommodate you
The project will be completed
the
way YOU want it done
Easy telephone and email
access for
any questions you may have
Contact us to
find out more about how
you can protect and even
increase the equity in your home by
choosing the right contractor.
For a Guaranteed No-Risk, No
Pressure,
Free Consulation Just Call:
"You have
nothing to lose
with our 100% ironclad customer satisfaction guarantee."
At D4 We Make Promises
with Confidence - Because
We Know We Can
Keep Them
D1
– Your
job will be
done for the price specified—there are no
surprises, no hidden costs.
D2
– Your
job will be
completed the way YOU want it done.
D3
– If
you aren’t
satisfied with the finished product we’ll fix it for
free.
D4–
All
renovations come
with a 2-year warranty on workmanship
No need to decide,
right now, whether
or not D4
Construction is a good fit for
you. Just give us a call and we'll be happy to come out and talk with
you about your project. If you don't like what you hear, or for
some reason we just don't hit it off, you've lost nothing more than 30
minutes of your time.
Give us a call or drop us a line
today. You have nothing to lose and
everything to gain!
Here's
how to get started right now!
To
book your
appointment today simply call Mike at:
250-572-4812
(Kamloops,
BC, Canada)
OR
To
your Remodeling success,
Mike
Spruyt - Owner
P.S.
To find out if a stress & worry free renovation is in your near
future - don't delay call us today - this year's calendar is
filling up quickly.
P.P.S.
With our iron-clad 4-part guarantee you've got nothing to lose and
everything to gain. This is one decision you'll never regret.