I give them all a look on google maps but I always find sales are better when I meet directly with the HO. They have nothing to go by but price if that's all you give them.IMHO
I do more than roofs. Sometimes a roof cleaning, or even a gutter cleaning turns into a house makeover! Thats the roof house sidewalk gutters, driveway and deck!
Dont disvalue a salesman. You will leave money on the table for me to get if you in my area!!!
Guys we are talking a 500 roof wash, turns into a 2k plus job. Hard to do over the phone and not being at the house with the customer.
Google maps suck for online estimating. They are coming out with Google 45 (slowly) but Bing Maps "birdseye" is the superior mapping tool. It is quite impossible to not notice the height of a building with Bing.
It's not my intent to debate or argue with anyone's system or methods. What works best for you is the best system...period. I've been doing it this way for 3 years now and I have vastly increased our productivity and profitability. Customers are impressed with our technology and the fast response, shorter backlog and customer service.
This is just for residential....when it comes to commercial property (flat work), all estimates are done in person and we use what I call "Shock and Awe" on the large accounts.
Guys we are talking a 500 roof wash, turns into a 2k plus job. Hard to do over the phone and not being at the house with the customer.
Google maps suck for online estimating. They are coming out with Google 45 (slowly) but Bing Maps "birdseye" is the superior mapping tool. It is quite impossible to not notice the height of a building with Bing.
It's not my intent to debate or argue with anyone's system or methods. What works best for you is the best system...period. I've been doing it this way for 3 years now and I have vastly increased our productivity and profitability. Customers are impressed with our technology and the fast response, shorter backlog and customer service.
This is just for residential....when it comes to commercial property (flat work), all estimates are done in person and we use what I call "Shock and Awe" on the large accounts.
I'm familiar with everything you said.
This now needs to be moved to paid section I think, lol!
Uhh, I got friends doing great with this! Your method. Internet. Bing...
There is so much value to a handshake. eye contact. Hey I can wash this too! While I'm here.
Well got the truck some rims and a toolbox today. I really need to get estimates done. Oh also bought a floor jack, 4 way for the lug nuts, and jumper cables. Thats in the tool box so far.
What else could, should be in the tool box? Socket set? This is just a sales truck.
never mind...lol
-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC on Wednesday 22nd of June 2011 07:24:29 PM
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