Years ago, while preparing a project management seminar for the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), I was asked to include a section on upselling strategies. At first I was reluctant, feeling the topic was inappropriate for the subject matter of the course. However, upon presenting the material and seeing the reaction of the audience, I recognized the need.
Some markets in the U.S. are feeling a little saturated by restoration companies. It’s true, only the best and strongest survive – and perhaps in some capacity, the most creative.
Based on 2014 revenue from remodeling sales volume, Paul Davis was ranked No. 1 by Remodeling magazine in the Insurance Restoration Companies category and No. 2 on Qualified Remodeler magazine’s annual Top 500 list.
A homeowner called and asked if we could check her ventilation system for cleanliness. She also complained that her bathroom was always cold in the winter and hot in the summer. In fact, the homeowner has had this problem since the house was built 17 years ago.
For many years, property adjusters have had few resources or options available to help them calculate an appropriate replacement cost value based on LKQ for floor coverings when replacement is warranted.
Why is it so hard to find a good roofer after a big hail or windstorm hits? That's a question many of us who have worked "storm duty" have pondered, much to our dismay.
Thermal imaging cameras can help maximize the potential for identifying conditions that may be of interest to those engaged in restoration and remediation.
