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Contractor tips: 3 ways to stand out from the crowd

Sam

At Builder Ely we only work with contractors that are worth their weight.

The building sector is rife with horror stories of shoddy work, overpriced projects and cowboy promises.

Many customers are looking to invest significant money on home and business renovations, so this can be a real worry.

We spend a lot of our time scouring Ely, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas for the very best and trustworthy building and renovation trades to work with.

Here are the three golden markers we look for first to find quality tradespeople.


1) REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING

Is word of mouth driving your business? are your online reviews 5star glowing?

These days it doesn't take a lot of brain power to know that a quick search on the world wide web can tell potential clients everything they need to know about your history in a matter of minutes.

Your previous projects can make or break you and even the biggest industry players can be toppled from momentary drops in standard.

Treat every job like the first job. Get it done right and get it done on time. Always give the service you would want to receive and your reputation will sell your skill for you.


2) CAN'T BUY CHARISMA

Or can you? It's true, we aren't all born with it but we are all drawn to it.

Ever rushed to buy a service from a sales person who won't meet your eyes? mumbles at the floor? Grunts at your questions?

We haven't.

Clients are looking to work with reliable people they can trust. Many will be hanging out with you in their space for days, weeks or even months for some building projects.

Be friendly, be transparent, be Human.

Be someone you wouldn't mind hanging about in your home with your family.

Clients want to invest in people they like.

If they like you they will remember you and standing out is half the battle.


3) SHOW UP & CLEAN UP

ok, technically that's two but at builder Ely we think they both hold equal importance. We have worked with more building and renovation contractors than we could shake a stick at. Before becoming one of Ely's most trusted and reliable building companies, we invested in our own property development and renovation projects.

Got a lax attitude to start and finish times? Think sweeping up isn't your job? Keep putting off replying to that email until tomorrow?

It doesn't cut it with us and it doesn't cut it with your potential clients.

If you want the work you need to act like it.

Don't be that builder who rolls in at 10am, takes a two hour lunch and finishes at 3:30.

Your customers care about their property and care about their deadlines.

Make both your priority and your work ethic will keep your clients rebooking and recommending you for years to come.




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