Men Arn’t Doing It Themselves Anymore
March 26, 2010 by Steve Adams
Filed under Gardening
According to a recent survey, 93% of men have decided to hire a professional to take care of all their household maintenance rather than doing it themselves.
A homes value can be decreased through bad workmanship and incomplete projects. For too many years, many homeowners have attempted to cut their running costs by trying to do as much work as possible themselves. Tasks such as painting and decorating, plumbing and general home refurbishment and maintenance are some of the common ‘I dont need a professional’ problems. Unfortunately, with the amount of home improvements needed these days, a D-I-Y fanatic that does not have the correct skills can easily destroy a project and with it reduce the chance of selling the home for a reasonable price.
A lot of homeowners are turning to professional home maintenance companies for their household jobs since they are starting to recognise that it works out a lot cheaper in the long run.
A leading estate agent has states that, in the current recession where nobody seems to be buying homes, the properties which are quickest to sell are the ones which have kept up the appearance and are defect free.
The home is your families greatest asset and it is essential that regular maintenance and repair be undertaken as problems arise. In the commercial sector it has also been shown that employees are less productive when working in an unpleasing environment where simple tasks like a new coat of paint can alleviate such problems. An established professional contractors can get the job done for you and you don?t have to suffer any interruptions to your business or home.
When thinking about home refurbishment, painting or all of those hundreds of little jobs which it takes to get a home into a ‘Fit for Purpose’ state, here is a short list of things you should take into consideration. You are probably going to be a lot better off by choosing an established company. The reason for this is that they have a reputation to live up to otherwise they wouldn’t get any work. Ask your friends for referrals look for them under the company review websites on the internet, obviously look for the best competitive quote and that only the most suitable materials are used. Finally, and this is important, find out how long it is going to take them to complete.
No matter what jobs you have got planned for this year whether they are domestic or commercial, Betts Contracting is the No 1 choice and can offer you a complete solution in building maintenance with the best refurbishment quote, the highest quality of materials and the highest possible of standards in the quality of workmanship we deliver

