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Remodeling expert David Pinsley works for First Rate Renovations, Inc. and Cultured Marble Products in San Leandro, California, and soon will celebrate 50 years in the business. Here, he reveals the biggest secret to successfully handling clients, and making sure they are happy with the outcome of the job.
Why are some people so happy when their home renovation project is completed, while others seem to grumble forever? I would say the main secret to a good kitchen or bathroom design is to deal with the homeowner as you yourself would expect to be treated and vice versa. For this reason, it is important to find the right person for the job from the very beginning making sure that you are starting out the whole project on the right foot.
As a homeowner, you should take the time to interview and select whomever you feel will give you the best design. Now while that may not always be easy, it's never worth rushing the job to get it done or hiring the first person you contact because it's easier. Otherwise, you will never be completely satisfied with the outcome.
In addition, you need to use whatever resource material is necessary to find that person, whether it is a friend, a contractors' association or maybe even some photograph from a magazine. You need a clear, concise idea of what you want to the best of your ability or at least of what you do not want. And you need to go out there and find that person who best fits your needs.
Once you have found someone who seems to fit the bill, you will need to take a look at some jobs they have completed, which means physically to look at some of the projects this designer has done. Only then will you be in the position to decide if you want that designer to do your project.
In short, it's important to choose the proper construction company to get the job done in the way that you want it done. I recommend selecting someone who you have an instant rapport with, who seems to understand your needs and desires and has the same shared goal in mind. It can only work when the two of you work together toward a common goal.
