Market Analysis
A Growing Divide – Whereas San Francisco’s homeowners have increased their home improvement efforts when home values have risen, the city’s landlords appear to have done the opposite during the recent increase in rents. A likely explanation is that as competition over rentals intensifies, landlords face shorter periods of vacancy in which to renovate as well as a diminished incentive to do so. [ilink url=”https://www.buildzoom.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/growing-divide-full-report.pdf” style=”download”]PDF[/ilink]
BuildZoom’s National Building Permit Database
News Tips from BuildZoom’s National Building Permit Database – Building permits can be a great resource for generating news stories about new commercial developments, or staying updated with companies of interest. Read how our data helped break stories in dozens of top publications, and how to get started with BuildZoom data.
Consumer Guides
Planning a bathroom remodel– If you’re like many homeowners, a bathroom remodel is at the top of your home improvement wish list. Whether you bought your home knowing that you would eventually want to tackle that project, or whether you’ve lived in your home for years and have grown dissatisfied with it over time, this guide will help walk you through the planning process.
Calculating the cost of a new roof – Your roof is one of the most overlooked parts of your house, but without a good one, your house can quickly fall into disrepair. Find out what factors contribute to the final price estimate a roofing contractor will give you and the average costs in your city.
Hiring the right contractor – Your contractor is going to be getting their hands into the electrical system that provides you with light; the gas lines that allow you to cook food; the mechanical unit that provides you with a hot shower in the mornings; the hvac system that controls the temperature in your home.
Getting the most out of your walkthrough – The walkthrough is perhaps the single most critical step in the hiring process. Given the significance of the investment you are about to make, it is almost like dating someone before deciding whether or not to marry them – except you only are going to go on one date (in most cases).
Executing a remodeling contract – Once you have settled on the contractor you want to hire, the next step involves developing and executing a solid contract. Many of the problems that arise during a project, can be avoided at the outset. At a minimum, a comprehensive contract will ensure that if problems do arise, you’re protected.
Getting bids for your project – To ensure you hire the right contractor for a fair price, it is universally recommended to get several bids. One of the most important pieces of this process is the RFP (Request For Proposal). A good RFP clearly defines your expectations and makes sure you get bids from contractors who are going to be a good fit for your project.
Hiring contractors online – Each year, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA) and North American Consumer Protection Investigators (NACPI) collaborate on a research initiative to assess macro-level trends in consumer opinion throughout the United States.
Remodeling a restaurant – As restaurants compete for new business, they have to attract customers by not only offering good food, but also creating a welcoming atmosphere. As many restaurant owners know, changing things up on the menu every now and then is good for business. What many are just now learning is that remodeling a restaurant also has significant financial rewards.
San Francisco solar installation guide – What are the benefits to installing solar panels on your home or business? How do you make the decision to go solar? And if you decide to install solar panels, how do you find the best contractors to help you complete the project? This guide will answer these questions and more, with specific information about solar energy in San Francisco.
San Francisco bathroom remodeling guide – Whether you are looking to maximize the value of your home before a sale or simply want to create a better environment for your family, remodeling your bathroom is one of the best ways to do it. This guide, designed for residents in San Francisco, will provide you with the key information you need to mitigate risk and make sure your project is successful.
Renovating an office in San Francisco – Over the past several years, the number of tech start-ups in San Francisco has been steadily increasing. There are several variables that can be attributed to this trend, perhaps most notably the lifestyle perks that come along with living in the city.
How the BuildZoom scoring system works – The purpose of the BuildZoom contractor score is to provide a unit that both quantifies and summarizes some of the more important characteristics of a contractor.
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Contractor Guides
Everything You Need to Know to Become a Top Contractor on BuildZoom – The inside scoop on how to use BuildZoom to get more leads and win more projects.
Building a great contractor Website – For many years, you have been told that you need a Website. In fact, most service providers think its so obvious that you need a Website, the majority of them focus on telling you how simple a Website is (instead of explaining why you need one).
Search engine optimization for contractors – For many years, reliable contractors grew their business through word-of-mouth (WOM). The recipe was simple: keep your clients happy with great craftsmanship and service and they will tell others about you. In the past decade however, things have changed.
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