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What should you expect from a professional contractor
Upcoming Events
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Greetings!
 
Thank you for taking the time to read our newsletter.  April has been a busy month for us - making sure we are compliant with the new EPA lead-based paint laws.  All contractors working on buildings built before 1978 have to follow the new guidelines.  For information on how to protect your family from the dangers of lead visit the EPA website - www.epa.gov/lead.
 
Our website has been updated with new project pictures and some reformatting - I am happy with the results - let me know if you have any suggestions.
 
I have been working on the Historic Restorations' Facebook page - updating current events, preservation information, and project updates (sign up link at the bottom of the newsletter).  If there is information you would like featured in the newsletter or on Facebook - let me know.
 
All the Best,
 
Danielle 
What should you expect from a professional contractor 

The April 2010 edition of Qualified Remodeler featured a sales and marketing article by Dave Lupberger which listed five guidelines to share with potential clients regarding expectants you should have for a professional contractor - I thought it would be valuable to share the information with you.
 
  • A professional contractor will be on time for every appointment (if they are running late they should communicate the reason);
  • Professional contractors will promptly return phone calls;
  • While on the jobsite (your home) professional contractors will be respectful to you and your neighbors;
  • At the end of each work day the work area should cleaned and free of hazards; and
  • Communication throughout the project regarding the process and keeping you updated on the status of the project. 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Older Home Preservation Process - May 5th, 6-9 PM, Lancaster Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College - www.vc.hacc.edu
 
Energy Conservation for Older Homes - May 12th, 6-9 PM, Lancaster Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College - www.vc.hacc.edu
 
Making Your Older Home Green - May 19th, 6-9 PM, Lancaster Campus of Harrisburg Area Community College - www.vc.hacc.edu
 
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County - Gourmet Gala - May 23rd, 4-7 PM, Historic Southern Market Center.  Food from local restaurants, silent auction, and music.  Historic Restorations has donated three items for the silent auction: a Cherry mirror, tuition for a hands-on class, and a carpenter for a day.  www.hptrust.org
 
Historic Restorations Hands-On Classes for June:
Wood Rot Repair - June 5th, 9 AM - 4 PM at Historic Restorations' Shop www.historic-restorations.com
 
Wood Window Sash Repair - June 19th and 20th, 9 AM - 4PM at Historic Restorations' Shop www.historic-restorations.com
 
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