President Andrew Shore Quoted on Educating Future Remodeling Clients

Andrew Shore was quoted in Qualified Remodeler  and For Residential Pros commenting on the remodeling design workshops Sea Pointe Construction organizes and hosts throughout the year. Each month the design/build firm holds a ‘Remodeling 101′ educational seminar in a different city within Orange County, Calif. The workshops help homeowners to understand key design and construction basics before starting their dream kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, room addition or whole home refresh.  The workshops are also meant to encourage guests’ to think outside-the-box by displaying creative ideas, in addition to showcasing some of the firm’s remodeling projects before and after pictures.

According to Shore, the workshops typically draw around 50 attendees, although some have attracted as many as 90 or more. “There also is a residual effect,” he adds. “Over the next six to 18 months, we will continue to receive calls from past attendees.”

Read the full article “Don’t Sell. Teach!” in Qualified Remodeler.

To learn more and register for an upcoming design workshop, click here.

Andrew Shore Featured in Qualified Remodeler Magazine

Andrew Shore, President of Sea Pointe Construction a design + build firm, discusses how Sea Pointe Construction boosts referrals and the significance of customer satisfaction in the January edition of Qualified Remodeler Magazine. Andrew also talks about the importance of developing lasting relationships and servicing loyal clients.

How to Hire the Right Contractor

Remodeling can be a big and costly step, how do you know if you’re hiring the right contractor?

A: In these days of terrorism, confusion and mistrust even daily decisions require extra thought. All of us want to make decisions that we know are right, especially when we are spending our hard-earned money! We all feel better when a friend or relative gives us a referral to a specific trades person or company that has done work for them with excellent results. It helps relieve the stressful pressures associated with making a wrong or poor decision. When hiring a contractor an informed decision is always the best. All legal contractors should be listed with the “Contractors Licensing Board” which holds the contractor liable for work they perform. The contractor needs to be covered with “Liability Insurance” as well as “Workers Compensation Insurance” which protects the homeowner in the event of an injury occurring on their property. Finally, check references to assure the performance & quality of the work completed.

Here at Sea Pointe, approximately 65% of our entire business is based on personal referrals from past clientele, most of whom are happy to show off their new kitchen and bath to our prospective clients! Our clients are particularly happy with our project management. It is comforting to have one person in charge of coordinating the project, scheduling the work, & answering questions.

Of all the jobs we have sold this year, over 30% were sold directly to our previous customers! That says a lot for our company and our hard working dedicated staff! We are so happy when you refer us to your friends and relatives! If your referrals decide to use Sea Pointe for their new remodel, we would like to show our appreciation and say ‘Thank You’ by sending you out to dinner on us! Just tell your referral to mention your name.

2011 NKBA Kitchen Designs

Add the look of colorful luxury to your remodel with these stunning kitchen design ideas from NKBA design contest finalists. These designers and homeowners were not afraid to use color to express themselves and the results are stunning. Who said cabinetry has to be brown or white?

Here We Go…

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