remodel's blog

Much has been written about the value, or lack of value of online lead referral companies. Some contractors want nothing to do with them, and doubt the validity of leads that come from the Internet. Before I go too far, let me explain how one company works with its contractor members. If you work with a company like ServiceMagic, you choose a target area(s) to receive leads from, and you designate what tasks/projects that you are willing to receive leads for.

At a time when work is slow for most remodeling contractors, there is another area where consumer demand is high and where a remodeler’s expertise is aptly suited. With the new administration directing billions of dollars to address these concerns, there is work waiting. Simply, there are millions of older homes in the United States that have minimal insulation, old windows and doors, inefficient furnaces, and old air conditioners. There are the millions of older homes that that leak cold air in the summer and warm air in the winter. They were built when energy was cheap.

For most remodelers right now, business is slow. Many homeowners are saving their money, or if spending, are being very cautious in the purchases they make. For much of the remodeling industry, that is being translated by closing fewer sales and doing smaller projects. As many remodelers are struggling with the market downturn, and in some cases struggling for their survival, there are some who are using this period of time to refocus and recommit to what they do best. There is a friend of mine who runs a successful remodeling company in Michigan.