Winter Storm
Preparation
Your home needs to be ready for the rain.
- Your Problem
The news and people around town are talking about the coming storm. You know your home best, and honestly, extra precautions are probably worth it. You just don’t have the time or desire to scramble to prepare it yourself.
- The To-Do List
IdentifyPinpoint every spot where water got in or pooled during past heavy storms.
ResearchFigure out the fastest way to protect each of those spots before the rain arrives.
CompileBuild a spreadsheet of vendors who may be able to complete all or some of the preparations you researched.
ShopQuickly collect quotes from handymen and contractors from your spreadsheet.
HireIf there is a written contract, negotiate the scope of work to match what you researched and coordinate a schedule that works with your busy life and beats the rain.
- Common Solutions
Do nothingSkip the preparation and hope the storm isn’t as bad as advertised.
Do-it-yourselfSpend the afternoon racing to place sandbags, clear gutters and tarp that trouble spot on your roof.
Become a Project ManagerHire the first handyman who answers your call. You may need to spend the afternoon directing them and double checking their work.
- Common Failures
Missed SpotsIn the rush, a homeowner or the hired vendor overlooks where water actually gets in.
Opportunity CostHomeowners often undervalue their own time when taking on projects.
Your storm preparation. Done.
When a storm is on the way, you need a knowledgeable and capable contractor who answers your call. Mustard Construction responds quickly, assesses your home and tackles the most critical items first.
The Mustard Process
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Assess
Licensed contractor
at your home -
Scope
More than a checklist
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Mitigate
Don’t just weather the storm, anticipate it
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Document
Your proof of work
What clients say
“I called Mustard Construction the week before the VCFD annual inspection deadline. They were busy but found a way to accommodate our last minute service. They set clear expectations, worked clean and got the job done by the deadline.”
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You start the consultation with a compliance problem.
You finish the consultation with a clear path forward.
