 | Art Bryan
is president and owner of Southwestern Remodeling Contractors, Inc. Art started Southwestern Remodeling Contractors in 1970. Southwestern is a fully-licensed residential and commercial licensed general contractor in Wichita and the surrounding counties. Art has been a member of the Wichita Area Home Builders Association and the National Remodel Council since 1974. In mid-2000 Southwestern received the distinction of being named one of the "Top 25 Most Diversified Remodeling Companies in the United States.” Southwestern is listed as the 84th Top Remodeler in the country by Qualified Remodeling Magazine. Art can be contacted at his office at (316) 263-1239, fax at (316) 263-6230, or you can e-mail him at ARTSWR@aol. Com |
Home Improvement
2002-11-01 15:46:00
When it comes to shows
: When visiting Home Improvement Shows looking for a remodeling contractor, what should I keep an eye out for?
ANSWER: The number one thing to look for, is how nice the booth looks. A contractor willing to put time and money into a booth is usually going to be the one who will be here tomorrow. Nicely crafted display booths cost a lot of money, and a 'fly-by-night contractor' won't put out that kind of money. Talk to the person who is attending to the booth. They may not be the most knowledgeable on all subjects, but they should have a general idea of most facets of the remodeling field. Look at the literature the company provides. Is it professionally done? Do they have pictures of past work? Are the pictures thrown in a shoe box, or are they displayed nicely? All the little things that take time (and money) to do says a lot about how the company will treat your remodeling project. Home improvement shows are a great place to talk to a number of contractors in a short period of time. Remember, the contractors have a huge influx of people they need to talk with. If a contractor takes your name and number, and does not get back with you right away, it is probably because he took 50 names and numbers before you came to see him. At home improvement shows, don't give your name to EVERY contractor you see . Instead, walk through the whole show, talking with contractors(and making notes), then go back and make a few appointments with the two or three that really impressed you. You will do yourself and the contractors a big favor.
