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The top 5 key aspects to consider before hiring a refurbishing service

On the whole, a lot of people don’t seem to think that the aspect of refurbishment requires much attention, but the truth of the matter is that it is a lot more important than you realise. That is for sure. Any kind of commercial activity across the board most certainly requires the services of refurbishment agencies from time to time. Not to mention the fact that it is a perfect way to attract new customers to your business as well.

A lot of people have the misconception that finding a trusted service is easy. Not only will you need to take time out to research, but there is also the fact that you should be careful about avoiding fraudulent services whose sole purpose is to take you and your money for a ride. Even if you are dealing with some of the most sought-after commercial painting contractors by EFTI, one cannot deny that you still need to remain alert and vigilant at all times. There are no two ways about that fact.

Having said that, here are the top five key aspects to consider while hiring a refurbishing service:-

1. Evaluate the layout of your space

Although this is not an aspect that most people would consider important, you can be sure of the fact that it absolutely is. Evaluating the layout of the shop will actually enable you to zero in on those services that meet all of your needs. Decide whether you want a total or partial refurbishment and then take things from there.

2. The aspect of reputation

This is pretty much the very first thing that everybody checks up on. Personal word-of-mouth recommendations are the best because you will be hearing about an excellent service experience from the person themselves. And it is important that you don’t ask one, but several people from neighbours to friends and family as well. That way, you will get a good overall idea of all the main quality services in the market.

3. Certification and license

These are the first two aspects that should be dealt with at the earliest while you are in the process of selecting the service for the job. Not only should the license be valid and up-to-date, but there is also the fact that it should be issued by the local state building authority as well. Even qualification certificates need to be verified and looked into thoroughly just so that you have no doubt about the fact that you are dealing with experts.

4. The cost of services

The price should indeed be considered, but certainly not at the cost of compromising the quality of the work. That is for certain. Maintaining a balance is key in this regard. Hence, set aside a specific budget for the job and once you get a rough aggregate of all the quotations by various services out there, you can measure it up against your budget and take things forward from there.

5. Insurance

Since there is the possibility of even the smallest of accidents occurring, you would be wise to take the factor of insurance very seriously and look for the service that prioritises the overall comfort and safety of its workers over other aspects.

At the end of the day, the above list contains key aspects that you cannot afford to miss out. Failing to do so could very well mean that you will end up being stuck with an amateur service that does not know how to go about the function of refurbishing in a thorough and proper manner.

Rather than take a chance with the nearest service around the corner, a more practical approach would be to keep the above list in mind and then the process of finding a trusted service will be much easier and smoother on the whole. You can be absolutely sure of that fact.

WRITTEN ON BEHALF OF
www.efti-ltd.co.uk

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Her office is filled with refurbished finds and originals—–like her updated take on a ’60s-style desk and “slouch” chairs, from which she chats with her partner, Katherine Catlos.
Her office is filled with refurbished finds and originals—–like her updated take on a ’60s-style desk and “slouch” chairs, from which she chats with her partner, Katherine Catlos.
Although the house was refurbished before North bought it in 1996, it still includes some of Breuer's original built-in furniture, including the desk in the bedroom, as well as a chair designed by the architect.
Although the house was refurbished before North bought it in 1996, it still includes some of Breuer's original built-in furniture, including the desk in the bedroom, as well as a chair designed by the architect.
Upon entry, on the left you encounter a display of 'antlers' (made of branches), a wooden surfboard by Danny Hess, and a scattering of creatively refurbished chairs by Duthie, who calls his one-man company Chairtastic.
Upon entry, on the left you encounter a display of 'antlers' (made of branches), a wooden surfboard by Danny Hess, and a scattering of creatively refurbished chairs by Duthie, who calls his one-man company Chairtastic.
Former Haystack Refurbishment
Former Haystack Refurbishment
Dick Hellofs and Karli Gillespie occupy a new house at the back of the site. Light streams into their bedroom through a Spectrum Skyworks skylight, shining on an armchair and ottoman from Calligaris, while an IKEA mirror reflects a refurbished 1960s bed.
Dick Hellofs and Karli Gillespie occupy a new house at the back of the site. Light streams into their bedroom through a Spectrum Skyworks skylight, shining on an armchair and ottoman from Calligaris, while an IKEA mirror reflects a refurbished 1960s bed.