The Complications of hiring an EIFS/Stucco Contractor

I was driving to an appointment with a homeowner this week while I was stopped at a light and noticed this sign on the street post.

INTERLOCKING
STONE
CUSTOM DECK
STUCCO
905 884 ****

Aside from how unprofessionally crafted this sign was, (it was spray painted) I kept thinking that this person will surely get calls from deal-seekers who want stucco on their project. We all want to save money, we don’t want to overpay for anything, especially something that requires an investment on your investment. At the same time, we do not want to underpay either. A fair price is market value, not more, not less.

So would it be the right decision to hire a company who specializes in many areas as opposed to a company who focuses on just one? It’s part of The Focus Philosophy’s core lesson of doing one thing really well… and saying no to everything else.

Hiring a specialist in EIFS/Stucco will only serve you. EIFS is a complicated system. It’s not the same as applying brick or stone on the wall. It’s made up of many different layers that function as a system. If one layer is done incorrectly, it will surely fail, resulting in costly repairs or complete re-dos. We have seen it happen and can attribute this to one reason: the wrong person was hired for the job.

When EIFS is properly installed, it’s a beautiful thing. Aesthetically, it adds to your projects curb appeal with its versatility in design. Available in a vast array of colour and textures, combined with exterior foam mouldings, you can achieve many great things in design with EIFS.

In between the layers, it serves to protect your home by providing valued insulation where needed, saving you thousands in energy bills. It protects your project from moisture problems which almost always lead to mold issues.
And again, costly repair bills.

The stuccocontractors.ca network is made up of only EIFS/Stucco specialists. They don’t do bathroom renos and can’t serve to install your new kitchen. That’s the difference when choosing to hire on of our many professional and reliable stucco contractors.

And the best part? When we provide three different contractors to quote your project, you can rest easy going with the lowest quote because they are coming from a reputable source in the industry, not a sign on the street post. All of our stucco contractors are proven names in good standing with suppliers and excellent track records with home/building owners.

To find a reliable and reputable stucco contractor in North York, Toronto, Moncton or anywhere else in Canada, please fill out the form below and we’ll get in touch with you within 24 hours.

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Tell-tale signs of a reputable stucco contractor

For those looking for a contractor, it may be tough to separate the reputable ones from the not-so reputable. But there are little ways that if you add them up, can paint a clear picture on how they stack up.

BUSINESS CARD
We know everyone has one (or at least should have one) but what kind of information is on there? I remember showing up to a job-site once and when I arrived, the general contractor had about 10 of them in his hands and was sorting them into two piles. When I asked what they meant, he simply replied, “I’m putting the ones with no address on one side and the ones with an address in the other. The non-address ones are going in the garbage.” It’s genius. Do you really want to deal with a contractor that only has a business name and phone number? If something were to go wrong, would you know where to find them?

WEBSITE
Everyone should have one of these too. It’s an extension of their business card and will display a wealth of useful information. Look for ones that list who their material suppliers, the types of systems that they use and past project pictures. The ones who take the time to earn your business by clearly conveying what they’re about are the ones worth dealing.

WORK TRUCK
And by work truck, we don’t mean a Honda Civic with the seats ripped out and a bucket in the trunk. Reliable stucco contractors have invested in their business and equipped themselves not only with the proper tools but the proper mode of transportation. It may seem silly but when your contractor asks you to pick up some supplies because they won’t fit in the car, it won’t seem so funny. And we’ve seen it happen.

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
Ask for an address they’re currently working on. Great stucco contractors will always have a project on the go and would be glad to showcase it. Ask if you can go see it and take note of the job-site conditions. If it’s always clean and looks respectable, you’ll know they’ll treat yours the same way.

When you work with one of our stucco contractors, you can rest assured that they’re always reliable and professional. From the minute they meet you to the moment they’re finishing your project.

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stuccocontractors.ca Autumn Promotion – FREE 3D Home Rendering

Autumn is an exciting time for stuccocontractors.ca. We’re in the full swing of things, making sure our contractors are ready and our homeowners are taken care of.

From now until December 1, 2012, when you decide to hire one of our stuccocontractors.ca certified stucco contractors, we’ll order a 3D rendering of your home, FREE OF CHARGE. No catches, No gimmicks and no hidden fees.

It’s our way of saying, “We want you to be happy with your choice of hiring one of the contractors in our network”.

We also want you to be happy with the design of your home. Your 3D rendering will include your choice of;

- Wall texture
- Wall colour and
- Moulding selection

We’ll discuss all of the details with you before your project starts. Our team of designers have been in the business for over 10 years and you can count on our experience to make it perfect, just the way you like it.

3D renderings take the doubt out of deciding on the many different exterior options when it comes to giving your home the curb appeal it deserves. Considering your home is the one of the most important investments you can make, don’t leave it to chance.

3D renderings also eliminate any miscommunication between you and your stucco contractor. A 3D rendering is like a map. Your stucco contractor will know exactly where you want to go just by looking at it and any detour can easily be brought back on track by referencing the design we create for you.

To get your FREE 3D HOME RENDERING, simply click the option on our form on the stuccocontractors.ca website. It’s as easy as that.

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