Homeservicereports.org is a trusted source of home improvement companies, home repair contractors and remodeling experts in the Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina areas.

1. Homeservicereports.org is a trusted source of home improvement companies, home repair contractors and remodeling experts in the Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina areas.
If you are considering upgrading your homes hot water heater for a tank- less system, replacing your central air conditioning unit for better energy efficiency or maybe remodeling part of your home's interior, be sure to utilize HomeServiceReports.org to compare home improvement companies, get free price quotes and locate discount offers for all your home repair and renovation projects.
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Home Maintenance Checklist - Summer Tips
Summer home maintenance check list offering tips and advice to keep your home's systems - especially your air conditioning - in good working order during the hot summer months.
1. Change/clean HVAC air filters.
2. Have your septic tank system inspected (if applicable) to assure that it is in good working order.
3. Have lateral sewer line inspected and cleared.
4. Inspect driveways, sidewalks, patios, bricks and other concrete or stone surfaces for cracks, and repair as needed.
5. Remove hair from drains in tubs, sinks and showers using drain cleaner that is appropriate for your system.
6. Inspect decks, steps and wooden structures for wood rot and other damage. Make repairs as soon as possible to minimize further complications.
7. Weatherproof all wooden surfaces if it has been 2 years or more since you last did it.
8. Check eaves around your home’s roof, chimneys, caps and etc. Remove flying insect nests and fix any damaged areas.
9. Test ground-fault circuit interrupters around your home and examine electrical cords for wear.
10. Inspect washer hoses and dryer vent system.
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2. Selecting the Right Home Improvement Contractor
Be leery of the door-to-door salesman who offers unbelievable deals. As the old saying “if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is too good to be true”. Do your research and select a contractor that offers an appropriate balance of work quality and price.
Don’t be coerced by high pressure sales tactics. High pressure sales techniques come from sales quotas that have been imposed on workers to motivate “volume” of work rather than quality of work. If these workers don’t make their quotas, they don’t get paid. Because of this inherent conflict of interest, these workers often push for a larger job or higher price than needed. Don’t get “sold”!
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Avoid contractors’ employees who offer to do the home repair job or improvement for less. If they are willing to steal from their company, you may not want them in/around your home. Moreover, they may not have the appropriate levels of experience or insurance coverage needed for the work. Finally, if they fail to perform the job effectively, you could have a harder time getting your differences resolved.
Seek home improvement references from trusted sources like HomeServiceReports.org. Our membership selection has been based on countless hours of research and extensive homeowner feedback. Because of our due diligence, you are more likely to be satisfied with the quality of work provided by our members. Other useful sources of information are your neighbors, friends, family and co-workers. But remember, one reference is not enough to make a strategic selection.
Get as many references as possible. Every company has at least a few satisfied clients. For reasons outlined above, HomeServiceReports.org conducts exhaustive research before endorsing a home service provider. Likewise, we recommend that you seek as many personal references as possible, particularly if you go outside the HomeServiceReport.org membership base
Interview at least 3 companies, and ask them the tough questions. We recommend that you interview several contractors before making your final selection. How long have they been in business? Are members of the Better Business Bureau? What is their Contractor’s License number? Do they have “before” and “after” pictures? Will they set up a site visit with a previously served customer so you can inspect their work firsthand? How do they resolve “punch items”? Can they explain common pitfalls of the work? Can they show proof of insurance and workers' compensation? You get the picture.
Get at least 3 “apples-to-apples” home improvement or repair quotes. Make sure to clearly outline what you want completed and that you get comparable quotes from at least three providers. Cheaper does not always mean better. Go with the combination of price and quality that makes the most sense given your needs and budget.
Don’t ignore the importance of chemistry. It may sound silly, but don’t ignore the importance of liking the company that you bring into your home. All things being equal, it’s helpful to choose a project partner who you trust and who you can talk with openly about your project, especially if problems arise.

3. Mission Statement
At HomeServiceReports.org, our mission is simple. “To connect homeowners with the finest home service providers, creating an enjoyable home improvement experience while assuring exceptional customer service.”
As an independent research firm, we accomplish this goal by extensively researching home service companies, identifying top performers in each home service category and then communicating this important information to homeowners through our consumer-friendly Annual Report and our robust website, HomeServiceReports.org.
Core Values
In support of our mission, we have adopted five Core Values that inspire our work and underscore our steadfast commitment to both homeowners and our valued Member companies.
Customer Service: Our primary objective is to connect consumers with the best home service companies, creating a partnership that assures client satisfaction. Everything we do is measured against this goal.
People: We demonstrate effective, compassionate leadership founded on honesty, integrity, and the genuine belief in people. We employ the best, re-source our teammates for success and create a trusting atmosphere that promotes front-line input and quality of work life.
Teamwork: We work together to capture team synergies, serve our customers, and meet business requirements. We communicate openly to assure creativity and to unify our purpose.
Continuous Improvement: We constantly enhance our business model and research methodologies to deliver more value to homeowners and our Member companies.
Results: Through an unrelenting focus on these principles, we deliver the best homeowner experience, while providing our Member companies with opportunities to earn business.

4. HomeServiceReports.org
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Our disciplined selection criteria results in a more predictable outcome for consumers looking for quality help around their home. We take pride in this process, and assure that only top performing contractors make the grade. For more information on our “Homeowner Approved” program, please visit our website, HomeServiceReports.org.
At HomeServiceReports.org, we conduct a proprietary, 5-step research process that ensures only the very best home service providers make the grade and are included in our "Homeowner Approved" program.
What Is "Homeowner Approved?"
Step One: Universe Study. The first step in finding the best craftsmen in any trade involves identifying a comprehensive list of contractors that perform a particular service.
Step Two: Pre-qualification. Next, we narrow the list of “suspects” to a shorter list of “prospects” to be considered for our “Homeowner Approved” program. Companies will only proceed through the process if they are “A” rated by the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s List, or some other reputable rating agency, or if they come highly recommended by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry or a company that has already been “Homeowner Approved”.
Step Three: Face-to-Face Interview. Upon pre-qualification, we meet with the owner or an officer of the company to explain our program, and learn more about the business under review. Our goal here is to confirm our preliminary research and determine whether the company really measures up to our expectations.
Step Four: “Homeowner Approved” Survey. If the interview yields a positive outcome, we ask for the contact information of the last 100 customers served by the company being evaluated. Our researchers then reach out to a random selection of homeowners and talk with them directly about their experience with the company. Through our survey, we grade the company on 10 points of customer service, everything from phone skills to workmanship to punch list resolution. To be designated “Homeowner Approved” a company must come highly recommended and receive an “A” score from their customers.
Step Five: Re-certification. Each year, we repeat Step 4 for each of our participating companies to re-confirm high standards of customer satisfaction. Non-performing companies are removed from the program.