If you searched for a cheap remodeling contractor …
Stop. Right. There.
I get it. Here’s what we say. I have limited funds. I have limited equity to pull from. I’ve got to make my dollar go the furthest by stretching every penny. I get it. A penny saved is a penny earned. Yada, yada, yada. However…
Look at this scenario: Bill and Jane were ready for a kitchen update. They were tired of living in an outdated kitchen – knowing they would have to update later anyway to resale their home.
Why not enjoy it now?
Bill and Jane set their budget for their kitchen remodeling project. They evaluated their access to cash and loans from home equity. They came up with $35,000 total.
They asked around for bids and received three from contractors around Charlotte and Fort Mill. One was not very responsive in tending to their calls or emails. Then, he didn’t show up on time. He was out – before he ever began.
It came down to two. Bill liked XYZ’s pricing. Jane liked GBC’s professionalism.
She especially liked the way GBC listened to her desires.
They chose XYZ’s cheaper bid. The day came for kitchen demo. No dumpster on the scene. What were they going to do with all the trash and debris? It turns out the dumpster wasn’t priced in the proposal.
With trash and debris piling up on the side of Bill and Jane’s home – spilling over onto the driveway, the problems began – like they always do.
Now, Bill and Jane’s driveway is off limits. At first, they let it go. It’s seemingly small. But deep down inside they begin to wonder about the quality of work they’re receiving. They hope the problems go away. Meanwhile, Bill and Jane are now looking at XYZ’s every move in detail. Thoughts begin to swirl like ‘Materials lying in the grass. What will the grass look like? Will they fix it? It’s not in the agreement … There’s dust everywhere …Should I say something?”
XYZ contractors have no idea what their clients are thinking or feeling.
Homeowners are making their list of their dislikes. Emotions are running high. When enough is enough, Bill and Jane decide to … Read more of this story in our next Homebuilders blog titled ‘Don’t Hire Cheap Contractors. Here’s Why. Part Two’. Green Branch Construction is not the cheapest remodeling contractor. We have good reason.
Quality contractors know their value & charge accordingly.
Trust your remodeling contractor to be around, to make it right, to do it right with quality and integrity – for years to come. That’s Green Branch Construction. Period. Trust us to get your project done right. View remodeling photos >
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