FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I sometimes offer discounts when customers combine several small projects, and for customers who are willing to initiate the project right away. For small, simple jobs, I prefer to work for an hourly rate; For larger, more complex jobs, I prefer to agree to a set price for the entire job. For most jobs, I prefer to supply the parts and materials, so I can guarantee quality and guarantee everything is compatible with how your house is constructed. There's usually fewer headaches that way, but I am open to customers that supply parts and materials.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I tend to ask a lot of questions at first to get a sense of what you are looking for and whether I can deliver it. I typically ask for photos measurements as well. For most jobs, I will need to do an on-site inspection before I can provide a detailed estimate, though sometimes, for smaller, simpler jobs I can give a decent estimate based on your photos and measurements. I am a natural teacher, so I like to explain the repair/renovation process, as well as how the home is constructed, so that you can learn a bit more about the place you call home.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Most contractors can get the job done, but I focus on quality work and communication. I also hold BA and MA degree in Linguistics, two teaching certificates, and during fall, spring, and Winter, I work as a teacher. Linguists are trained to analyze the hidden structure that holds the words in our sentences together, but I also love to analyze the concealed structure holding your house together. I speak English as a native language and Spanish as a second language.