Small market water damage

[Cleanworks]

I have backed off on water damage as it was starting to get too crazy with insurance companies, Xactimate pricing, preferred vendors, etc. However, it seems that the large restoration companies are pricing themselves out of the smaller jobs. A lot of them have very high minimums and refuse to work on non insurance claims. I am finding that a lot of property managers are looking for people who can handle basic small jobs, extraction, install drying equipment, etc. I am considering adding a few more dehumidifiers and dryers and taking on a little more. Over the holidays, I had 3 small jobs come my way for a total just over $5,000. Nice work when everything else is slow.

 

[Hack Attack]

I average 1k a week on small wdr

the initial callout can be a stretch when busy, but once the gears in it's easy

probably looking at getting 1 more dehu, and replacing my amp hungry airmovers to lower draw this 1st quarter

 

[Trip Moses]

Diversity is key.

 

[hogjowl]

No
Consistency is the key

 

[Trip Moses]

I am consistently awesome to this PM.
I hate air duct cleaning. But this customer feeds me the most. So I say yes.
By the way. I hate air duct cleaning.

 

[hogjowl]

The more you diversify the harder it becomes to offer consistent quality. It’s very difficult to determine that point where you experience diminishing return.

 

[Trip Moses]

The more you diversify the harder it becomes to offer consistent quality. It’s very difficult to determine that point where you experience diminishing return.

I agree. I only do about 3-5 of these a year. Same with water extraction. It keeps the competition out of my pond though.

 

[Hack Attack]

uncommon to see ducting in our housing here, glad to not know anything about it

got a few pm's that I will occasionally do wall cleaning and windows for etc.. I hate it when they refer me to other people for it, they don't seem to get that it's only done as a favour

 

[Cleanworks]

uncommon to see ducting in our housing here, glad to not know anything about it

got a few pm's that I will occasionally do wall cleaning and windows for etc.. I hate it when they refer me to other people for it, they don't seem to get that it's only done as a favour

The more things you do, the less they think of you as a carpet cleaner and start thinking of you as a handy man.

 

[steve_64]

No
Consistency is the key

Unless you consistently suck.

 

[Fat Mike]

Diversity is key.
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Only licensed hvac guys can open panels here. I have duct cleaning equipment that has sat for couple years now

 

[Trip Moses]

Only licensed hvac guys can open panels here. I have duct cleaning equipment that has sat for couple years now

I have a universal HVAC certificate

 

[Cleanworks]

I have a universal HVAC certificate

That will be useful when you get your interplanetary truck mount.

 

[Trip Moses]

What is universal hvac certification?
Universal Certification - An Universal Certification can be obtained and a candidate passes the certification exams for Type I, Type II, and Type III. To become certified, technicians must pass a test demonstrating proper handling of ozone depleting refrigerants and knowledge of EPA refrigerant regulations.
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