What to Look for When Hiring a Custom Closet Company?

Figuring out which Custom Closet Professional to hire in Tampa Bay can be very stressful and overwhelming to make sure you get the right one for you. If you follow these steps, finding the perfect closet professional for you will be a little easier.

Research

Before you hire a Custom Closet Organizer, it will be important that you go make sure that they are licensed and insured. Check their reviews online to see what other people are saying.

Referrals

Ask around to your neighbors, friends and family. Facebook has neighborhood sites now and that is a great place to ask for a good referral.

References

When you get down to the final two or three contractors that you are looking at, ask them for references. Call the references and ask questions about the process so you will know what to expect.

Reviews
Go online and see what people are saying about your potential custom closet professional. If there is a high amount of unsatisfied people writing negative reviews, you might want to skip that company.

Home Visit / Evaluation

Before you get an estimate, expect a home evaluation. The professional should spend significant time inspecting your current system to assess your needs and discuss the options with you.

Get it in Writing

Make sure you get written itemized estimates. When comparing contractors’ proposals (bids), be sure to compare cost and solutions and options available.

Once you select a company, make sure you sign a written proposal with a contractor before the work gets started. It’ll protect you by specifying project costs, job schedule and warranty information in the long run.

Reputation

Look at review websites like the Better Business Bureau (BBB). HomeAdvisor has a service where you can find a reputable contractor in your area. They have a comprehensive screening process and over two million verified pro reviews. Angie’s List is another service that screens and has reviews for contractors.

Experienced

Ask questions. Talk with the owner or management. See if the professional that is going to be working on your system is qualified to work on your closet system.

Least Expensive is Not Always the Best Choice

The lowest price may not be the best deal. The reason a contractor can provide substantially cheap service is because it is hiring inexperienced and unskilled technicians or doesn’t have the most current materials and/or options. In many cases you might need to hire someone else to repair the damages the first company has done.

Contact Us

In business since 1983, Southern Closet Systems was the first custom closet company ever to serve the Tampa area. From our factory and showroom in Odessa, Florida, we’ve assisted thousands of clients from Crystal River to Tierra Verde with our custom closet designs, storage cabinets, shelving and other accessories.

Give us a call today to make an appointment at 727-447-7227 (in Pinellas), 813-926-9348 (in Pasco) and 813-855-2255 (in Hillsborough) or send us an email.