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Understanding Fears of Demo from a General Contractor As a homeowner, it's natural to have concerns about the demolition process. Here are some common fears associated with home demo: Damage to Surrounding Areas: Worries about unintended damage to other parts of the home or property. Safety Concerns: Fears regarding the safety of workers and family members during the demo process. Mess and Cleanup: Anxiety about the mess that demolition can create and the subsequent cleanup r

Lets face it, no on wants to pay for a poorly done job. And once the job is done poorly, what are your options? Live with it or pay legal fees. Even then, there is no guarantee that you will have the issue resolved. Don't get scammed by unlicensed workers. Any contractor you do business with should be licensed, bonded, and insured. All three qualifications are very important to have in order to maintain trust and confidence in your contractor. You should always have a license

Winter is coming and it can wreak havoc on your roof. Many people don't know exactly what to do to maintain their roof throughout the winter months. You don't have to be a professional roofer to keep your roof maintained and strong. These few simple tips and tricks will help to extend the life of your roof. Clear out debris from your gutters. The simple act of clearing debris from your gutters will allow water to run off your roof properly instead of sitting and soaking. Clea

There's no doubt about it, the cold weather is already on its way. Here, in southern Arizona, we've had freeze warnings and even a couple of frosty mornings already. We live in a deceptive area. It can get surprisingly cold here and some people might not be prepared for that in the winter. What could be worse than getting up on a cold morning and realizing that you have no running water or that you have had a pipe burst in the night and there is water everywhere but where you

Hello, Mr. Fix It family! Welcome back to our series, "Dear Mr. Fix It", where we will talk about smaller questions customers like you might have! Dear Mr. Fix It, My washer broke so I did a search for appliance repair and you popped up. When I called, however, I was told that you do not repair appliances. Why are you listed under appliance repair if that is not a service that you offer? Sincerely, Washerless and Worried Dear Washerless, Thank you for writing in! We underst

2022 is coming to an end. The weather is cooling off and the leaves are changing colors. Much like the leaves, the various paint companies have changed their colors as well. We now have the Color of the Year announcements for paint colors 2023! We start off with Sherwin Williams: REDEND POINT This camel-esque muted neutral color is perfectly versatile for a relaxing, sunny sitting area or a dark, moody vintage feel. This color pairs well with other muted or neutral colors. Ma

It is officially fall and that means that the weather is wreaking havoc on our health and our homes! In order to keep your home in tip-top condition, Mr. Fix It is providing a handy checklist of what areas of your home need maintenance before the cold weather begins to roll in! Outside: Clean your gutters. Here in southern Arizona we are just at the tail end of our monsoon. Your gutters have taken a beating this year and we know it! Make sure to clear your gutters of any debr

It seems like we, as a collective society, came barreling head-first into 2022 and then *snap* just like that, the year is already in it's 3rd quarter. Fall is here and it's time to get cozy! We're here to provide a little bit of inspiration for your decoration this fall! First things first, lets set the tone! Any grand masterpiece needs a background and this year's color of the year from Sherwin Williams is EVERGREEN FOG! Now, just look at this color palette! It screams "H

Hello, Mr. Fix It family! Welcome to our series, "Dear Mr. Fix It", where we will talk about smaller questions customers like you might have! Dear Mr. Fix It, Your tradesman showed up to my house in a clearly labeled Mr. Fix It van unannounced and asked if I had any landscaping jobs for him. After I declined all of his work requests, he stole my lawn equipment! How are you handling this situation? Sincerely, Scammed & Scrammed Dear Scrammed, Oh no! We are very sorry to hear t

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We understand the frustration of our customers who have been told for weeks that they're still not on the schedule, due to the weather. We're frustrated, too! Our goal is always to get to your project as soon as we can, but this weather in our little southeastern corner of Arizona has been unfortunately rather unpredictable lately! This has caused a significant backlog in our projects, especially roofing ones. Please know that we are doing our best to get to your projects, a

Dear Mr. Fix It, I wanted to get a project done by you guys, because I've heard good things about you, but when I called in, the girl wh

Welcome to the Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista's education series! Today we're going to talk about the factors that determine how the scheduling queue moves and why there are project delays. Project Delays

We Install Ceiling Fans Our electricians are experts and will ensure your fan is hung properly with the correct bracing and wiring! HOW MUCH DOES IT COST for ceiling fan installation? $225 - replace an existing fan with the new one you've picked out $240 - replace an existing fan with a new one with a remote If additional bracing is needed, $100 will be added to the invoice. If the ceiling is over 10 feet tall or the fan is larger than 60", there may be an additional ch

Hello, Mr. Fix It family! Welcome to our new series, "Dear Mr. Fix It", where we will talk about smaller questions customers like you might have! Dear Mr. Fix It, After one of the last rainstorms, I noticed small paint bubbling on ceiling. A couple of days later, it was this massive one! I think my roof has a leak! I called you to get someone to look for the leak, but this bubble is getting bigger! What do I do? Waiting for Rain... Inside! Dear Waiting, With all the rece

Hello, Mr. Fix It family! Welcome to our new series, "Dear Mr. Fix It", where we will talk about smaller questions customers like you might have! DEAR MR. FIX IT, When I called in to get the plumber to come out, the lady at the front desk said that the $95/hr rate includes 'portal to portal' (service call pricing for plumbing and electrical work). What does that mean? GAL NEXT DOOR Hello, GND! 'Portal to portal' (service call pricing for plumbing and electrical work for

Welcome to the Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista's education series! Today we're going to talk about what happens after you've received your estimate so that you have a better understanding of how our business works, in hopes of clarifying what you should expect as we move forward. 1. Receive the Estimate Typically, the estimator will email you a copy of the estimate within 2-3 business days of the appointment. However, it can take longer if there's: a holiday, a custom piece pri

All our current customers know that we are all about communication. Whether it's a courtesy call to remind you about an appointment with the estimators or a follow-up call to see if you have questions about your estimate, the office staff at Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista wants you to know that we're invested in making sure this process runs as smoothly as possible. But there are times when we find ourselves stuck in the middle because of a break in communication. Here are THREE

One of the biggest issues we run into in our line of work is fixing other companies' 'fixes'. We understand how it happens. You have an issue. You want it resolved now, but when you call us initially to set up an estimate, 'now' isn't a viable option. So, instead of waiting for an opening with us, you shop around for someone else who can accommodate you. Sometimes, it is Emergency vs. Non-Emergency. Sometimes, this works out great, but more often than not, the issue recurs