HVAC contractor opinions

[Kurt Heise]

I have been coming to BP a while now for advice, which has always helped me steer in the right direction. I am in the heating and air-conditioning industry and am currently in the process of starting a residential business. I have alot of experience in doing "retro fit" installs in houses being rehabbed and or flipped. While the last time I checked this side of the business was running a little slow I figured it would better to get a start sooner than later. I am basically looking for any insight on your experiences with contractors in the past, positive and negative both appreciated, as well as any ideas you may have as to how your HVAC contractor could better serve you ( completing the job on time, accepting payment for labor when the house closes etc.) any and all feedback will be very welcomed as I am looking to eventually serve the real estate professionals in my area in the best way possible.

[John Evan Miller]

My brother-in-law has a garage door company and he saw a good business opportunity in the same niche. He prepared a letter to send to property owners, contractors and investors that offered a maintenance program. On either a job he installed or even an installation from another company, he offered to come and inspect the unit periodically, grease up everything and make sure that it is functionally properly. His pitch was that prevention is cheaper than a cure. This has built up a very strong business partnership and he now has more business than he can use. Hope it works for you too.