Hiring a contractor can be a scary and intimidating decision. How can you know you’re making the best choice before you sign on the dotted line?

When it comes to finding a great contractor, the bottom line comes down to trust.

Here are three marks of a trustworthy contractor:

Warranty A contractor who backs up his work with a good, strong warranty gives you reason to trust him. When a contractor has been in business for a while and continues to offer this assurance on his work and materials, you can have confidence that the job will be done well.

Fixed Pricing Some surprises are good. Surprises in price are not. A contractor who gives you an exact quote at the onset of a contract proves that he has enough experience to account for all aspects of a project. Approaching pricing in this way also makes the contractor ultimately responsible for any mistakes or unforeseen costs. A contractor who is willing to be subject to this level of accountability on the bottom line is going to be as accurate as he is able. No surprises, period.

3-D Renderings Knowing what your finished project is expected to look like on your home brings confidence in the product you are purchasing. The contractor who provides what-you-see-is-what-you-get 3-D renderings, when applicable, eliminates doubts about the aesthetics of a project. You can see that your project designer is able to bring your dream project to life before any work has begun.

You can rest assured that you have found a great contractor, when he places such a high value on trust that he chooses to be characterized by these marks!

To learn more about Texas Custom Patios warranty and price guarantee, visit our website. To request a free consultation for your outdoor living project, call 281.265.1994 or drop us a line here. We’d love to show you how we can improve your quality of living in your backyard!

As Texas Custom Patios approaches its tenth year in existence, it has cause to celebrate. Not only is the company commemorating the longevity of that decade milestone, it has also been included for the first time in Houston Business Journal‘s Fast 100 list.

The list, ranked by revenue growth from 2010 to 2012, includes innovative businesses that have overcome obstacles and find time to give back to the community, all while growing at whopping rates. ~Houston Business Journal

The company saw a 96% growth rate between 2010 and 2012. In light of an unstable economy over the last decade, to see this kind of growth in a company that offers luxury outdoor living spaces is significant.

Texas Custom Patios was honored to be named among the seven Enterprise Champion finalists, who were selected based on demonstrating outstanding innovation, corporate culture and community service, in addition to thriving in revenue growth.

One initiative that has kept the company ahead is including sales duties in every job description. Increases sales present new challenges. “Our greatest challenge is managing growth. We have a sizable backlog of work, and we don’t want our lead time to increase from our current eight to 10 weeks out,” said Rob Douglass, the company’s president and founder. “That means more qualified crews in every trade and more sales consultants/project managers.”

Quality is a central focus as Texas Custom Patios moves forward. It boasts an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and is committed to maintaining a high quality product and level of service as it expands its services and presence in the greater Houston area.