Avoiding Remodeling Damage Philadelphia PA

Even after hours, anything that happens on the jobsite is the responsibility of the remodeler in Philadelphia. From a burst pipe to a door left unlocked, a long list of catastrophes can destroy an otherwise good relationship with a homeowner.

Local Companies

Mr Contractor
(215) 423-5525
2634 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Prestigious Kitchens International
(215) 592-7129
1040 N American St Unit 1001
Philadelphia, PA
igotaguy.com
(610) 807-9700
110 Hoffman Street
Philadelphia, PA
C&C Family Roofing & Siding
215 322 8687
533 Davisville Rd
Willow Grive, PA
Craftbuilt Construction
215-913-8082
215-659-0820
Willow Grove, PA
fedele and sons
215-206-6813
12064 abby rd
phila, PA
Modulus Contracting & Design
610-220-7730
Woodhill Rd
Wayne, PA
Solution People Inc
215-750-2694
358 Dehaven Ave
Penndel, PA
Home Sweet Home Improvements
609-876-8613
4 timbercrest dr
sewell, NJ
Total Remodeling Solutions
866-271-4231
602 Wm. Leigh Dr
Tullytown, PA

 


Technically, you're off the clock. But even after hours, anything that happens on the jobsite is the responsibility of the remodeler. From a burst pipe to a door left unlocked, a long list of catastrophes can destroy an otherwise good relationship with a homeowner.

Thoughts for pre-empting and/or mitigating the damage:

  • Daily checklist: Most after-hours emergencies can be avoided. Create a checklist for walking the job and securing the property at the end of each day. (See article, opposite page.) Check circuits, water pipes, heat, windows and doors, and safety issues.
  • Homeowner buy-in: Should there be an emergency, have a plan for homeowners to follow. Review the plan with them during the pre-construction conference, and discuss the very real possibility that things can go wrong, even for the best companies. Set their expectations realistically!
  • The plan should include one or more of the following:

    Cell phone number of lead carpenter/project manager. This places responsibility with the person who controls the site. It puts them “on call” literally and figuratively. Proper planning, of course, will eliminate most calls.

    Emergency number. Designate a backup employee to be on call 24-7, and rotate that responsibility weekly or monthly. Your phone provider or an IT consultant can help you set up an on-call routing system.

    Pager number. Simple and reliable, a pager can be rotated throughout the company.

    Clients moved out? Make sure your job sign is post

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    Mr Contractor

    (215) 423-5525
    2634 Frankford Ave
    Philadelphia, PA
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