A AFFORDABLE DECKS

Contact: Lamphere, Frank

Business Description: •Thoroughness There are many contractors that tend to be vague about what they're going to do and insist that you just "Trust them". Of course after the vague contract is signed, they are going to buy much of the material in the sale bins at Menards. In other words, inferior quality. I do my best to cover everything. This way you know what you are getting and there are no surprises at the end of the job. This shouldn't have to be like taking your car to an auto mechanic! •Selection. I offer all the options that work. (There's an abudance of junk out there. I'll direct you to the right product. •No misunderstandings You're not dealing with a salesman who, has never picked up a hammer in his life. You deal with me. That means 24 years of *quality deck and carpentry experience at your disposal. I am usually able to steer my customers (when needed) in the "right" direction as far as what works and what does not. (Designs, dimensions, materials, budget) I am not a salesman. I am a consultant. I am here to help you. •I have an attention to detail that many contractors lack. I'll admit that, it took a while to get this way. •My deck crew(s) consist of neat (in appearance), highly skilled, hardworking, considerate Americans that speak English. No illegals no ignoramuses, and no union guys. •We respect your neighbors If there is a radio on the jobsite the volume will not be excessive. Profanity is also not allowed on an A-Affordable jobsite. Unless someone hits their thumb with a hammer. •On average, 25% more lumber goes into our deck structures. That equates to more strength, stability and less potential problems in the future. It's difficult not mention the fact that a high percentage of carpenters regardless of what they claim, are looking to spend as little money as possible on materials. This is an easy entry, highly competitive business. These guys survive (barely) by selling jobs on price alone. They will cut every corner. Most decks that I see are crappily built. •I am based in DuPage County, not in Will or Kane County. I am centrally located to my service area. You should know that when you deal with locally owned service businesses, you may benefit from more attentive service. •Speed and Efficiency, Your job gets started and completed in a reasonable amount of time. At times labor shortages and weather have been factors in a job running longer than anticipated. They do not run longer because of mismanaged scheduling or having 5-6 starts all at once. •Reputation, As I enter my nineteenth year in the deck business I value what people say and write about my company. If I didn't handle business properly, it could prove very embarassing to have an irate customer yelling at me while I'm on stage in front of 500 people. What does that mean, you ask? Google me (Frank Lamphere)

Services: Contractors, Deck Cleaning, Decks, Remodeling

In Business Since: 1992

On Angie's List Since: 7/4/2010

Warranties: True

Excluded Services: •Fences (Don't let them, fence contractors, build your deck! I've found that most should work at a meat packing plant) •Brick Paver Patios (different business alltogether) •Concrete Patios •Three Season Rooms •Backyard Playsets

Licensed: Yes, I am appropriately licensed for my trade
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