Alarming statistics in the home service industry. Who can you trust?
ALARMING STATISTICS YOU SHOULD READ:
Over 11% of service technicians (plumbers, window washers, etc) have background discrepancies that could place a homeowner at risk!
Within that group, 75% have suspended or revoked drivers licenses, 25% have CRIMINAL RECORDS of which half involve sex offender-related crimes. 90% of of independent servicers do not carry general liability insurance. 31% have no auto insurance! 57% do not carry worker’s comp insurance. Folks, when you choose the $45 flat rate guy and invite him to your home to do work, BEWARE!
Let your fingers do the walking? Yes, of course, but be careful! Use the BBB or your local chamber of commerce for references and to check out consumer feedback. Better yet, the recommendation of a friend or two is always reliable. Do be careful of rating sites like Yelp, though. Many wonderful, glowing reviews are “hidden” or “filtered” if the reviewer is not a Yelper, so you might not get the full view of this business.
Make sure they are properly licensed, insured, background and drug tested, for your safety and security. Remember, they are in your home around your family and treasures. Never assume that that guy is who he represents himself to be.
Choose a well-established company with a track record in the community. They will be there tomorrow and will most likely vet their employees. If they are a one-man shop, who is going to check them out??
There are so many fabulous companies out there who want a long-term relationship with you, the client. Just be choosy!
