Have you noticed that as the weather is warming up, your flow of business is slowing down? Have you ever wondered about doing storm work outside of your geographic area?
In fall 2008, approximately 5,000 square feet of Ipe floors was installed in a commercial building in a major metropolitan area. Shortly after the installation, cupping (concave surface) was noticed throughout the building.
Many restorers get their first commercial water-damage project through an acquaintance, or by referral from a previous successful project in the residential or janitorial arena.
What began as a simple and slow water leak in an elderly woman’s main shut-off valve escalated over time to a substantial water loss and mitigation project. A quick and professional response, however, averted what could have become a much more involved and costly situation.
One of the principal drivers of our industry for both the contractor and the insurer is the restoration of more and the replacement of less. Because of this, innovations to increase and support successful restoration are constantly being introduced.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to create a winning and successful organization. In this organization your employees will have clear and understandable objectives which, when accomplished in accordance with the corporate mission, will result in the realization of the corporate vision and the achievement of the corporate goals.
Given that buildings are generally constructed “tighter” today than they were 50 years ago, the importance of eliminating water intrusion into wall assemblies has increased substantially. Contractors are always on the lookout for any advantage that technology might provide.
Depending on your geographic location, your restoration business right now is somewhere between slammed and slow-to-none. If you are slammed, you have probably not been very diligent in reviewing your monthly income statement and balance sheet with your budget for the year.
Have you been involved in a claim or lawsuit as a result of issues arising on a project? Hopefully the answer is no, but a more realistic answer is “not yet.”
Police officers work in a hostile environment. Danger lurks with every car stop and around every corner. Every modern police department issues its officers bullet-resistant vests to help keep them safe. Departments are very good at being proactive with immediate dangers.
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