Avoiding Remodeling Damage San Antonio TX

Even after hours, anything that happens on the jobsite is the responsibility of the remodeler in San Antonio. 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

Richard Ricks Custom Carpentry and Remodeling
210-852-7501
4758 Castle Cross
San Antonio, TX
Lone Star Contractors
(210) 690-4663
202 N Loop 1604 E Suite 113
San Antonio, TX
Absolute Efficiency
210-573-6852
9654 Dover Ridge
San Antonio, TX
Envision Inc Remodeling
210-421-1236
15739 Knollcliff
San antonio, TX
SA Building & Remodeling, Co.
210-499-4694
20770 US 281 Nor. # 108-263
San Antonio, TX
Majestic Decks
(210) 566-4831
433 Kitty Hawks Rd
Universal City, TX
Troutz Home Improvements
210-695-9501
14407 Circle A Trail
Helotes, TX
Seidel Larry Construction
(210) 403-0799
16465 Henderson Pass
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Alternative Housing Corp
(210) 223-6815
San Antonio, TX
Bobo Custom Builder
(210) 349-6160
435 Isom Rd
San Antonio, TX


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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    Featured Local Company

    Richard Ricks Custom Carpentry and Remodeling

    210-852-7501
    4758 Castle Cross
    San Antonio, TX

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