October 16, 2014
Restoration & Remediation: Roof Squares in an Hour?
Being first to bid often means winning the job. Gathering project knowledge through site visits before preparing proposals simply takes too much time and often results in losing the job to the contractor who was there first with a job estimate. So how does a contractor secure reliable, accurate information about a property without a site visit? Our newest report, QuickSquares, delivers the information contractors need in about an hour. This recent article in Remediation & Restoration Magazine highlights how two restoration contractors have realized success using the latest in aerial roof measurement technology.When property owners suffer a loss, whether from fire, flood or other natural disaster, they want to fix it fast. Today’s consumer is used to convenience and speed, accustomed to instant information. They expect it, even when the work they are requesting is for routine repairs, maintenance or restoration. This means contractors need to be able to respond quickly and accurately to customer inquiries. Being first to bid often means winning the job. Gathering project knowledge through site visits before preparing proposals simply takes too much time and often results in losing the job to the contractor who was there first with a job estimate. So how does a contractor secure reliable, accurate information about a property without a site visit? Fortunately the advances in technology that are fueling consumers’ need for instant gratification have also created new tools for the contractor. Aerial measurement technology was introduced to the industry in 2008, a powerful tool that delivers precise roof measurements to contractors. Relied on by contractors across the country, the roof measurement reports have changed the way many do business by providing accurate, detailed information about a property’s exterior before setting foot on site. The reports have even opened the door for companies who specialize in areas outside of roofing to confidently prepare an estimate for a roofing job.Read the rest of the article on randrmagonline.com.