| Top 10 Reasons to Chose "Jaxcontractor.com" for your next Remodeling Project over $1000!! | ||||||||||||||||
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Handyman |
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| 1 | * Note: Franchise Fees can typically run up to 10% and can add significantly to the cost of each remodeling job ultimately passed thru to a customer. Independent Owner-Operators do NOT have Franchise Fees, Royalty Fees, or Advertising Fees to Pass thru to their customers. The conclusion drawn is that customers pay Less with a reputable independent contractor. | Independent Owner Operator | Franchise | Franchise | Franchise | Franchise Closed | Franchise | Independent | ||||||||
| 2 | Will Beat any Franchise Remodel Bid over $1000 by 10% ? | Yes | Is a Franchise | Is a Franchise | Is a Franchise | Franchise Closed | Is a Franchise | Unknown | ||||||||
| Free-Estimates ? Priced by Job or Hour? | Yes, Free Estimates. Or: Just have a written bid over $1000 from a Franchise ready & we'll meet or beat it on the spot. Priced By the Job to save you money. | Unknown | Unknown | $120 for 1st hour; $80 for 2nd hour. 2 hour minimum. | Franchise Closed | No | Unknown. | |||||||||
| 3 | Legitimate? Professional? Are they a Licensed Florida General, Certified, or Residential Contractor? | Yes. Jaxcontractor.com is a Florida Certified General Contractor, the highest contractor ranking. | Yes, but not a General Contractor. | Yes, but not a General Contractor. | Yes, but not a General Contractor. | Franchise Closed | Unknown | Maybe: But could also be an illegitimate, fly-by-night flim-flam man. | ||||||||
| 4 | * Note: Being able to Guarantee Work in Writing is the mark of a legitimate contractor. All work Guaranteed in Writing? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Franchise Closed | Yes | Maybe. But may never come back. | ||||||||
| Example: might be $10 less per hour, but quality & legitimacy are "Wild Cards". | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | * Note: Having Employees in the field rather than Subcontractors ("subs") typically represents a greater commitment to Quality, Customer Service & Long Term stability by the business owner, whereas Subcontractors can "Cut and Run", leaving the homeowner stranded. Some Tradesmen, however, should be subcontractors, when they do specialized, highly skilled work (e.g. Granite countertops). Employees or Subcontractors? | Employees. Subs used only in specialty situations. | Subcontractors | Subcontractors | Employees | Franchise Closed | Subcontractors | Employees | ||||||||
| 6 | Safe? Performs Nationwide Background Checks on all Employees? Uniforms or insignia to Identify Employees? | Yes | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Franchise Closed | Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
| 7 | Do they have Worker's Compensation or Worker's Compensation Exemption in event of an Accident on your Premises? | Yes, employees have WC & Subs have WC or are Exempted. | Typically, Exemption | Typically, Exemption | Yes, employees. | Franchise Closed | No | Typically Exemption | ||||||||
| 8 | Local Family Owned & Operated? | Yes | Yes | No | Unknown | Franchise Closed | Unknown | |||||||||
| 9 | Includes Materials in Price of Job or Lets You Supply your Own? | Either- your choice | Does not include materials | Does not include materials | Unknown | Franchise Closed | Unknown | Unknown | ||||||||
| 10 | Has Local Website with Testimonials from Local Customers? Offers Specialized Home Improvement Products as part of its Full-Service? Has a Local Showroom for Key Products? | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | What's a Showroom? | ||||||||
| Logical Conclusion: jaxcontractor.com has all the attributes, qualifications and bona fides of a national Franchise operation, but without a hefty Franchise pass-thru price! | ||||||||||||||||