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The answers to the most frequently asked questions about our work can be found here. Please understand that not every possible situation or contingency can be described in writing in advance, so if you have a question, please feel free to just ask us. We are always willing to answer questions about any aspect of the work we do.
The lengthier FAQ under the Highlights provides additional detail and also covers other important situations that occur with lesser frequency. When you hire us, you agree to the terms and conditions described here and elsewhere on our web site, in our Estimates, emails, etc. If there is a question, we encourage you to ask, ask, ask.
FAQ Highlights
- Our work often requires access to your outside electrical and water outlets. Please ensure that power and running water are working in the front of your home.
- Driveways must be completely free of vehicles, boats, trailers, etc. for us to have safe ladder access to the areas of your home that we are working on.
- For your convenience, you do not have to be home for us to do exterior work.
- Payment must be made at the time the work is completed. If you wish, an Invoice can be emailed or mailed to you. A deposit of 50% must be received before any work can begin.
- Bad weather will prevent us from doing exterior work.
- We try to return hoses we use to their original positions. Same for deck furniture. Please forgive us if we forget.
- If the work to be done differs from what is in the Estimate, the final price may also differ.
- Hidden, unobserved, or unaccounted damage is not included in Estimate prices.
- Additional tasks that we are asked to do are chargeable.
- We cannot take responsibility for antiques, art, plants, or other valuables.
- Please remove wall hangings, pictures, etc. the interior of a wall if we are going to be working on the exterior of that same wall, so that these objects don't fall or break.
- We take precautions not to harm landscaping, but safety must take precedence over plants.
- If we buy paint for you, the cost of that paint and the time to fetch it are added to the price shown in Estimate, but the paint becomes yours when the work is finished.
- We do not do standalone gutter cleaning but can sometimes refer you to another company that does. However, we can include guttering cleaning for you and do it if that is part of a larger piece of work we are doing at the same time on your property.
- If we are forming seamless gutters for you at your premises, we will need access to a working outdoor electrical outlet that is no more than 100 feet from where we can park our truck on a level surface. The amount of electric power needed is minuscule and will not impact your utility bill.
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Gutters | Gutter Guards (15)
How can I keep my gutter system functioning optimally?
Gutter guards from NC Gutter Guys, Inc. are the solution to clogs and overflows. Ask us today for a free estimate, so you never have overflows again.
Gutters without leaf guards often need to be cleaned out several times per year, and especially so if a heavy tree cover is present. It only takes a handful of leaves to cover the mouth of a downpipe and clog it.
If NC Gutter Guys, Inc. has installed your gutters and an overflow occurs several weeks afterwards, it is virtually always due to the build-up of leaves in the gutter. NCGG can certainly check on the reason for an overflow and clear out a clog, but that is a chargeable service call.
What is drip edge? Why is it needed?
Drip edge is metal that helps prevent water from running behind the gutter, which can rot out the fascia boards. Drip edge metal is bent to the correct angle. Then it slides under the shingles but over the back of the gutter, so that water runs from the shingles onto the drip edge and from the drip edge into the gutter.
It cannot be predicted in advance whether drip edge will be needed or not. Drip edge may be needed for several reasons, but the 2 most common ones are that shingles may be cracked or broken, or that the gutter is sloping and is very long. At the end of the slope there will be a gap between the bottom edge of the shingle and the top of the back edge of the gutter, which allows water to fall behind the gutter.
Do you clean gutters out?
NC Gutter Guys, Inc. installs high performance leaf guards so that gutters no longer need to be cleaned out.
Many web sites may list us as a gutter cleaning company but that is because "gutter cleaning" is the only category that they have on their web site. They do not have a "gutter guard installation" category or even a "gutter installation" category.
We only clean gutters out if we are installing gutter guards or if we are doing a work project on a house like replacing rotted wood for instance.
Can bent or dented gutters be straightened? Repaired in any way?
Aluminum gutters cannot really be straightened, except for really minor dents. For most really bent gutters we try various workarounds in order to get gutter covers securely fastened onto them. Unfortunately, seriously bent gutters often have to be replaced before guards can be installed (or the guards might not fit correctly on such a gutter).
Can you remove large leaf piles from my roof?
Yes, we can remove large piles of leaves and pine needles, but there is a separate charge for cleaning roofs. Roof cleaning is of course different from gutter cleaning. We urge Clients not to let leaf piles to get too deep on their roof because heaps of leaves hold moisture against the shingles and the plywood underneath them, thereby shortening the useful life of your roof.
What about the color of the gutters and downspouts and painting them?
Painting the gutter system a different color than the brown or white color it comes in is not included in the price of gutter or downspout installation or repair. Painting these elements is an extra cost unless otherwise specified in the written and signed Estimate, agreement or contract. If a Client wants us to paint a gutter or downspout or the whole guttering system, the Client must alert us in advance so that we can build the time and materials into the Estimate price. Please note too that our Estimated prices never include the cost of the paint itself, although we do include the labor cost for the time it takes to do this painting. We do not mark up the cost of materials such as paint.
Can you correct an improper angle that a gutter is sloped at?
Yes, but it can be labor intensive because the gutter has to be removed from the fascia and then re-secured with new brackets at the proper angle. Sometimes it's easier and less costly just to add a new downspout at the end of the gutter where all the water has pooled.
Can you repair an improperly tilted gutter?
Yes. A tilt is different from a slope. A gutter should be sloped towards a downspout to evacuate the water. However, when seen from the end or side, a gutter should not be tilted either towards the house or away from it. The top of a gutter should be flat. To correct an improper tilt, we cut or remove the existing brackets holding the gutter to the fascia board behind it, and install new brackets with screws that allow the top of the gutter to be raised or lowered, as appropriate.
What is your opinion of the rolls of vinyl mesh that is sold in many stores to cover gutters with? How about the wire mesh for keeping gutters clean?
It is frankly laughable to think that such products will keep leaves out of the gutters. And pine needles? No way, Jose.
Do you do gutter repairs?
The company only does repairs as part of a larger work project. Please understand that it is just not financially feasible to do small standalone repairs given the high cost of fuel, insurance, etc.
Do you install a single gutter or a single downspout or do very small jobs?
The company's minimum installation price is $300.00 for white gutters or downspouts.
Do you run gutters out on site if a home owner wants to install the gutter on their own? Do you do drop offs?
Yes, we can form white gutters for you on your site for a minimum charge of $300.00 to be paid on the spot in cash, i.e., in folding money. Please let us know in advance if you also need gutter parts such as hangers, end caps, sealant, etc. so the truck brings those items along. That way you have a complete DIY package for your home. So many drop offs are canceled however that the company simply cannot buy any colored gutter metal or colored parts in advance for a drop off job.
Does the installation of metal roofing affect the gutter system?
If a roof is changed from shingles to metal there is often an impact on gutters and/or gutter guards. Generally speaking, a metal roof needs 6 inch gutters because rain runs off of metal much, much faster than it does from a shingled roof.
In addition, in many cases a metal roof is installed in such a way that it protrudes too far over, and too deeply into, a home's existing gutters, which are usually the 5 inch size.
If a metal roof extends into the gutter much further than the shingles did, then the metal reduces the size of the open area of the gutter. This in turn decreases the gutter's ability to receive runoff from the roof because the run off is now trying to enter a narrower opening. As a result, the installation of a metal roof may necessitate the removal of 5 inch gutters and their replacement with 6 inch gutters. Metal roofing may also generate other consequences as well. Estimates, prices and contracts may have to be recalculated if a metal roof has been installed after these documents were written or if prices were quoted verbally.
Is dripping from gutter guards a problem? Is it a cause for concern?
An occasional drip from one spot or another is not unusual, nor is it a problem. However, if water is just shooting over the top of the guard in a steady stream during a rain, then that does need to be looked into.
Are splash guards always needed?
Splash guards are not required on inside gutter corners below a roof valley, but they are nevertheless often a good idea. Their purpose is to help prevent the high-volume run off that a roof valley usually produces from striking the gutter in such a way that some of the water overshoots and falls to the ground below. Although splash guards can help with an overshooting problem, leaves will often accumulate behind a splash guard and will sometimes have to be removed frequently. If gutter guards are prevent, removal can usually be done with a brush, but if the gutters are open or uncovered, then leaves may have to be pulled out by hand.
Policies in General (34)
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for $2,000,000 including Workmens Comp.
We are the only company that is bonded as well. So we are licensed, bonded, and insured. Here you can see our Certificate of Insurance (COI).
Does NC Gutter Guys, Inc. take credit card payments?
Yes, NCGG takes VISA and MasterCard. An administration fee of 4% is added to the balance due for credit card transactions due to the additional time that NCGG management must spend in order to record, oversee, and verify credit card transactions.
Account settlement is expected as soon as the work has been completed. It is the CLIENT's responsibility to make arrangements to transmit payment for completed work on the same day that the work has been finished, except that if the work is completed after 12 noon, the CLIENT may settle accounts the following morning before 12 noon.
Thereafter, a $50.00 administration fee is assessed, and a $10.00 per day carrying charge is also added to the balance due for every day, or part of a day, that account settlement is overdue.
Payments are never to be made to the installers, only to company management.
NCGG will notify CLIENTS in advance as to when job completion is expected and also when completion has been achieved.
What forms of payment does NC Gutter Guys, Inc. accept?
Checks are fine. NCGG also accepts VISA and MasterCard and cash folding money.
NCGG will notify CLIENTS in advance as to when job completion is expected and also when completion has been achieved.
An administration fee of 4% is added to the balance due for credit card transactions due to the additional time that NCGG management must spend in order to record, oversee, and verify credit card transactions.
Account settlement is expected as soon as the work has been completed. It is the CLIENT's responsibility to make arrangements to transmit payment for completed work on the same day that the work has been finished, except that if the work is completed after 12 noon, the CLIENT may settle accounts the following morning before 12 noon.
It is the CLIENT's responsibility to arrange to leave a check in an envelope on the job site if the CLIENT will not be home when work is completed.
Payments are never to be made to the installers, only to company management.
Do NOT leave cash folding money on the job site for NCGG to collect. NCGG will not be held responsible for the security of cash left on a job site. Cash payments must be made in person and only transacted with NCGG management, not with the installers. If a receipt on company letterhead for cash is not shown to you before you pay in cash, then you are not dealing with NCGG management, and you should therefore not give cash to whomever may be misrepresenting themselves as NCGG management.
When is an account in arrears?
If the balance due is not paid on the day the work is completed, or by noon the following day, the account is considered to be in arrears. Accounts in arrears are charged a $50 fee, plus $10 per day for as long as the account remains in arrears.
The only exception to the requirement for same day or next day account settlement concerns work NCGG may do for HOAs, for property management companies, or for non-profit tax-exempt organizations. These three types of entities can settle accounts within 5 working days from the date of job completion. On the sixth working day from the day of job completion, a $50.00 administration fee is assessed, and a $10.00 carrying charge is also added to the balance due for every day, or part of a day, that account settlement is overdue.
Payments are never to be made to the installers, only to company management.
When is payment due?
Account settlement is expected as soon as the work has been completed, and it is the CLIENT's responsibility to make arrangements to transmit payment for completed work on the same day that the work has been finished, except that if the work is completed after 12 noon, the CLIENT may settle accounts the following morning before 12 noon. Thereafter, a $50.00 administration fee is assessed, and a $10.00 per day carrying charge is also added to the balance due for every day, or part of a day, that account settlement is overdue.
NCGG will notify CLIENTS in advance as to when job completion is expected and also when completion has been achieved.
Payments are never to be made to the installers, only to company management.
It is the CLIENT's responsibility to arrange to leave a check in an envelope on the job site if the CLIENT will not be home when work is completed.
Do NOT leave cash folding money on the job site for NCGG to collect; NCGG will not be held responsible for the security of cash left on a job site. Cash payments must be made in person and only transacted with NCGG management, not with the installers. If a receipt on company letterhead for cash is not shown to you before you pay in cash, then you are not dealing with NCGG management, and you should therefore not give cash to whomever may be misrepresenting themselves as NCGG management.
In the event that the CLIENT will not be home to settle accounts on the day the work is completed, the CLIENT must contact NCGG management that same day to arrange payment via VISA or MasterCard. An administration fee of 4% is added to the balance due for credit card transactions due to the additional time that NCGG management must spend in order to record, oversee, and verify credit card transactions.
The only exception to the requirement for same day or next day account settlement concerns work NCGG may do for HOAs, for property management companies, or for non-profit tax-exempt organizations. These three types of entities can settle accounts within 5 working days from the date of job completion. On the sixth working day from the day of job completion, a $50.00 administration fee is assessed, and a $10.00 carrying charge is also added to the balance due for every day, or part of a day, that account settlement is overdue.
Does NC Gutter Guys, Inc. charge a fee for making a trip to a client's location?
A trip fee of 75.00 is only charged if NC Gutter Guys, Inc. is called back to fix a supposed problem in our work but it turns out that either there is no problem, or if there is one, the problem is not one that NC Gutter Guys, Inc. has caused or is responsible for. A trip fee is seldom charged because call backs of this type do not happen very often.
Other situations where a 75.00 trip fee is charged: if NC Gutter Guys, Inc. made a recommendation, such as adding drip edge behind a gutter, and the client declined to have the drip edge installed, resulting in water dripping behind a gutter that the company installed, or if a client has not had routine maintenance performed on products that NC Gutter Guys, Inc. installed, if maintenance for that product is recommended, or needed, or is generally advisable. For instance, NC Gutter Guys, Inc. has been called several times to homes to correct recently installed gutters that "must not have been installed right because they are already overflowing," only to discover that the open gutters in question have not been cleaned out on properties with heavy tree cover. So the high volume of falling leaves has already clogged a downspout. In cases like this a trip charge is understandable.
What is your policy on art, antiques and other valuables?
If there are art works or antiques on the premises or other valuables or chattels that require special precautions or extra protection, it is the Client's responsibility to identify those to us well in advance of work commencement.
Please note that we do not do restoration work. If wood carvings or hand-made scroll work, or historic architectural elements are part of the repair site or adjacent to it, we suggest that Client's hire a restoration firm to solidify, stabilize or repair those elements or structures, and then call us to repair the rest of the area. Similar to our policy on fragile items, we cannot assume financial responsibility for harm to the artwork, historic elements, etc. that are adjacent to the site of the repair that we have been asked to undertake.
What about addons and freebies?
Good communication is a blessing, is always to be sought after and makes the vendor-Client relationship go smoothly. Our experience is that virtually all of the misunderstandings that can occur during work are due to differing expectations, especially when these expectations have not been fully communicated to the other person. Clients have occasionally said that they'd like us to also do this or that "as long as you're up there on the ladder," for example.
While we'll gladly attend to occasional, small matters here and there, a Client who wants additional tasks (doing many small tasks takes as much time as doing one large task) carried out during the course of the work should be prepared to pay an hourly Labor charge in addition to the Estimated cost of the job. Example: a Client once handed us a large number of screens and said they wanted those cleaned, in addition to the agreed upon task of cleaning the glass on their many windows. In Estimating the job, the work was for window cleaning – no mention was ever made of cleaning any screens. Although cleaning a screen or two may not seem time-consuming, thoroughly removing all of the heavy mildew and mold on over 2 dozen screens took about an hour and fifteen minutes of time, in addition to the time spent cleaning the windows. In cases like this, Clients should not be surprised to see a dollar amount added to the Invoice to cover the extra hour and fifteen minutes of work that the Client wanted done. We ask our Clients to ask, ask, ask.
If there is any question at all about what is included in a given job and what is not included in the price, just ask us, and we will be glad to clarify matters immediately. Asking will avoid surprises later on.
Do you have a policy on early termination?
Yes, we do. Occasionally during the course of a work project, Clients have changed their minds about proceeding to completion. We understand that circumstances change. In such cases, Clients must settle accounts with us immediately. We will gladly tell a Client what percentage of the job has been completed, and we expect to be paid on the spot for that same percentage. For example: if we say the job is 50% finished, then the Client merely owes us 50% of the agreed upon Labor cost, and also the Client must buy the materials from us that we bought on behalf of the Client at the same price we paid for them. We do not mark the cost of materials up. Regretfully, there have been occasions, too, when it has become apparent to us that our view of how the work should proceed is no longer shared by the Client. This is a genuine rarity, but when it occurs, we may notify a Client that we no longer wish to carry out the work. We end our work before it is finished, and we exercise the escape clause described here. In this case, the Client must settle accounts with us immediately according to the percentage of completion method described above, along with the Client's purchase of all of the materials. Just as a Client is entitled to a contractor of their choice, so too we are free to decide that a given work situation is unsuitable or no longer fits our business model or the work site is no longer safe or whatever the case may be.
In such a situation, after account settlement, we will do our best to cover any open or uncompleted repairs with plastic sheeting to temporarily shield the area against the weather, giving the Client time to hire another contractor to finish the work. After accounts are settled, we will also remove our tools, clean up scrap materials, etc. which may be lying around in our part of the work site, so that the area we worked in (which may only be a portion of the entire work site) is left in as presentable a manner as possible under the circumstances.
What happens if I change my mind about something? What about change orders?
We understand that there may be situations where a Client changes their mind about things such as wanting to add a metal drip cap to the top of a window frame after we have completed all or most of the repair work on that window. Clients must understand though that when we carry out change orders such as these and must re-do a piece of work, the labor time for this additional work simply has to be added to the Estimated cost. Also, in cases where a Client decides after work has begun that they'd rather have PVC used instead of wood, the cost of the PVC must be added to the Estimate, and the cost of the wood subtracted. Clients should expect to pay for change orders on the basis of labor and materials plus 20%.
What is an Estimate?
An Estimate is an estimate; it is not the final bill. Please see the FAQ on "hidden or unobserved damage" and "fragile materials." Please note that we do not do straight line pricing based on the amount of linear feet. Obviously, the number of feet plays an important role in the calculation of price, but many other factors come into play as well.
Examples of some of the other factors are: whether the land slopes, hindrances to access to the property or to ladder placement, the height of the gutters, whether the gutters are 5 inches wide or 6 inches wide, whether some of the gutters are recessed back against the roof and are therefore more difficult to reach, and there are many other factors as well.
Is there a liability limitation on fragile materials in your Estimates?
Yes, fragile materials are excluded from Estimates. Just as we cannot accept responsibility for hidden or unobserved damage, when evaluating – or working on – a repair site, we cannot be held liable for accidental or unintentional harm that may occur to exceptionally fragile building elements. On many occasions, extremely thin or hollowed out trim wood, just to take one example, may be the source of a home owner's concern, as it should be. Home owners must understand that visual observation of rot or potential rot must be confirmed by probing. We are as gentle as we can be when touching potentially rotted wood. However, water damaged wood that has been rotted from behind and hollowed out, for example, may well puncture when touched, and we cannot be held liable for that puncture. We try hard to avoid puncturing, but it can occur when wood is extremely fragile. Please understand: we did not create this fragility. Water damage caused the wood to become very, very fragile, and water damage is the cause of the problem, not probing by us.
In addition, fragile wood structures may be present in areas that are adjacent to – or which adjoin – the area we are being asked to estimate or are actually repairing. In the course of our work, we are frequently called on to do Estimates on elements of a home or business such as wooden window sills that have very seriously deteriorated over a very long period of time. For windows, trim, door surrounds, jambs, siding boards, etc., etc. that are in very bad or critical condition, we can't assume any liability for any accidental damage that may occur to them during the normal scope and course of our repair duties. For instance, we have often seen window sills and door surrounds that are so thoroughly rotted in certain spots that merely touching them to determine the extent of the rot will crumble parts of them.
When working on or near such fragile wood, we take precautions not to further weaken these already frail materials. However, Clients must understand that it simply stands to reason that crumbling wood will indeed crumble when touched, and touching is the most necessary part of the estimating process.
Furthermore, repair or replacement procedures often involve the use of hammers, orbital sanders, and other power tools which can create vibrations strong enough to crack very porous wood or brittle hardboard.
As an example, Clients have hired us to replace rotted Board A, which is attached to fragile Board B, and when A is loosened for lifting out, B in its weakened condition may split as a result and therefore have to be replaced as well. We did not make A or B weak. They were weak to begin with, and if a Client authorizes a repair to Board A, the Client must also assume the cost of replacing Board B as well, if that proves necessary. If we were to harm a sound piece of wood, we will assume responsibility for replacing it, but not fragile wood. Clients who are unwilling to underwrite the cost of repairing both A and B in this instance should consider hiring another company such as a restoration specialist – restoration workers may be willing to take on the financial risk and responsibility of collateral, cascading or other types of accidental harm to water damaged wood. Hiring our firm, however, signifies that the Client accepts the financial responsibility for any harm to fragile wood trim, window sills, door jambs, etc., and other such structures.
Regretfully, we have even witnessed unscrupulous individuals asking for estimates to be done on obviously fragile structures and then trying to push financial responsibility for minor scuffs, scratches or other markings onto us, as if we had inflicted some significant incremental damage on the thoroughly rotted piece of wood to be examined. We will not accept responsibility under those circumstances, and we reserve the right to refuse to accept work assignments or to quit ongoing work for any reason, but specifically for such behavior as well. We take responsibility for our actions and for our work, but we do not accept responsibility for an already existing problem, such as rot.
Is there an exclusion in your estimates and contracts concerning hidden, or unobserved, or unaccounted for damage?
Yes. Hidden or unobserved damage associated with areas to be repaired is not included in Estimates. Example: if we remove a siding board and discover a rotted stud behind it, the labor and materials for replacing the rotted stud are added to the Estimate cost because the damage to the stud could not be seen when we made the Estimate for replacing the siding board.
Do you mark up the cost of repair materials?
No, we do not mark up the cost of repair materials. Also, please remember that North Carolina adds 6.75% tax to the cost of materials, making them more expensive than the sticker price at your local store indicates.
Why does NC Gutter Guys, Inc. require drug tests for installers?
Installation skill and attention to detail are as important as the quality of the materials. Quality materials installed incorrectly are worthless!
To ensure a quality installation, I insist on drug testing anyone who does work for me. No other company my size does this.
Here's what happens when people call me seeking work, as so many do with the unemployment rate as high as it is.
The first thing I say to someone looking for work is, "You have to pass a drug and
alcohol screening test, before I'll even look at your resume, portfolio, etc."
Guess what happens?
90% – that's 9-0 Percent – hang up the phone!
Those are the people who are installing building products right now for my competitors!
NCGG gets called frequently to fix brand new installations that some other company just finished. It's a farce! These Jack Leggs do their work incorrectly to begin with, they get paid, but then they refuse to return to correct their mistakes when their errors pop up just 3 weeks after the job is done. Click here to read why, "You Bear the Risk if a Company Does Not test for Drugs."
Other straight arrow small business owners confirm what I have seen with
my own 2 eyes – drugs and alcohol on the job are the New Normal in all of the building trades today. All conscientious owners face this very, very serious issue today.
Most companies do not drug test because they just do not want to know – they fear cratering their business by losing 70-80-90% of their workers en masse if they test.
These companies can certainly offer you cheaper work than we can, and you can find that lower price – someplace, for some kind of work, but ask yourself: will that work hold up?
What I don't believe anyone can find anywhere is our unique combination of
expertise, skill, quality, conscientiousness, and above all trustworthiness, but if you can find that somewhere, and at a lower cost, then take that offer! I would. I will say, though, that I haven't seen such an offer yet. I'm actually a humble guy, but I can truly say that I only know only 2 or 3 guys in NC in my industry who are as skillful, as reliable, and as honest as me, and none of them works in this area.
What do I do if I have a question?
We ask our Clients to ask, ask, ask: if there is any question at all about what is included in a given job and what is not included in the price, just ask us. We will be glad to clarify matters immediately. Asking questions early on will avoid surprises and misunderstandings later on.
Do you need a deposit?
Yes, a deposit of 50% must be received before work can begin.
When is an account in arrears?
If the price of the job is not paid on the day the work is completed, the account is considered to be in arrears. After a 3-day grace period, accounts in arrears are charged a $50 fee, plus $10 per day for as long as the account remains in arrears. Generally speaking, payments are not to be made to the employees of NC Gutter Guys, Inc. but only to company management. Occasionally, there may be an exception, whereby the lead employee may collect a payment as the work is being completed.
What is your returned check policy?
If a check is returned to us, then a new check must be drawn up, and $35 over and above the price of the job must be added to the bill in order to cover what the bank charges us.
What is your policy on substitutions?
On occasion we may use subcontractors for various aspects of the work we're doing for a client. The reasons for this vary. Sometimes work becomes so hectic that we don't have enough employees to go around, so having a staffing agency supply someone is a good way to temporarily increase the size of our workforce.
Other times we may not be able to, for a variety of reasons, perform a given job, such as forming new gutters for instance, on the date agreed to, and we may hire an experienced subcontractor to do that for us so that the work is not delayed. The subs we select are experienced, honest and reliable, and we stand behind their work just as much as we stand behind our own. Since we would be warranting their work in such a case, it is obviously in our interest to ensure that they do the job properly.
Substitutions may also occur with materials on occasion. It can occur that suppliers simply run out of certain products once in a while, especially at peak season times of the year. If that happens, we may substitute another high quality material for the one that is specified in the Estimate and Agreement. For example, if a piece of trim is not available in PVC, we may substitute pressure treated wood, which is extremely tough, as you know. If, as a last resort, we are forced to use a less durable product such as primed and painted pine, we will inform the owner of the need for this substitution. In any case however, we will not use a product that is less durable than the material we are replacing. Finally, as always, our work is warranted, regardless of the material used. Please understand that, in order to keep our prices reasonable, we cannot afford to pay employees to stand around with nothing to do while one of us goes searching in a distant town, for example, to try to find a given material that is not available locally.
How can I get something for nothing?
Regretfully, it has become necessary of late to have to add this FAQ due to the skyrocketing amount of non-payment and under payment we are experiencing: "How do you get something for nothing?" Well, for the few people in this world for whom this is the goal, the answer is "by calling someone else, not us." If you want to get something for nothing, if you want quality work and quality materials but don't want to pay for them, or if your goal is to engage us for our workmanship without paying fairly for it, then please call someone else to do your work. You will be much happier that way, and so will we. We pay our workers fairly, we are insured, and we run a quality operation. It stands to reason therefore that we cannot simply give our services and materials away for free or for next to nothing. We are either fairly priced, or we are bargain-priced, when you consider the quality of the work you receive, but we do not aim to be the absolute low-cost bidder. (We also do not aim to be the high-cost bidder either.)
What kinds of work standards do you adhere to?
We do quality workmanship and aim to exceed the usual and customary standards that the various building trades call for in their respective areas.
There have been a few occasions where Clients have engaged us to do their work but failed to tell us that what they expected was supernatural perfection instead of quality workmanship. An example: a Client had us paint her door, and the work came out beautifully. This Client however was not satisfied – although the sheen on this exterior door looked absolutely perfect, when she ran her fingers over it, it "felt ever so slightly bumpy." Now, there is simply no standard in the entire world of painting that calls for a "lack of bumpiness" when touched by one's finger tips. The bumpiness in this case was caused by minute imperfections on the exterior side of this older, heavily used wooden exterior door.
Another example: after we tiled her bathroom floor, one particular Client complained that the "tiles make the room too noisy, and you have to fix that!" Now, the tiles had been chosen by the Client of course, not by us. As everyone should know, tiles are hard surfaces; they reflect sound. That's physics. Although we can't change physics, we suggested that the Client obtain a small throw rug with an anti-slip backing. The cloth is warmer to stand on than tiles are, less slippery than tiles and also absorbs some noise. Despite the evident practicality of this approach, the Client nevertheless remained in a huff and refused to be satisfied.
If your desire is for what we call an "architectural grade" of materials and workmanship, then please specify that in advance, that is, before the Estimate is made. We will then Estimate for "architectural grade," but Clients must be prepared to pay a premium for that type of work.
We will not tolerate Clients who have a hidden agenda, namely, those people who try to force us to provide a more expensive architectural grade of work but who also insist on paying no more than the typical Estimate price, which is based on the usual and prevailing industry norms, and not on "architectural grade." If someone wants architectural grade, they need to specify "architectural grade" in advance and also pay for architectural grade. What could be more common sense than that? See, "How can I get something for nothing?"
What is your view of vinyl gutter covers sold in many hardware and home improvement stores?
Here is a copy of the letter sent to the editor of a well-known magazine which tested gutter covers and which published a review of them in the Fall of 2010 in which they stated that one particular brand of vinyl cover found in many stores was particularly good. The name of the magazine and the brand of product have been redacted for legal reasons:
"Much as I have always been a fan of the magazine and follow your product advice avidly, I must say that the article on gutter covers has unfortunately gone off the rails, and readers may be very misled.
My company is in the business of installing gutters and gutter covers, and I can tell you plainly concerning _________ (brand of) vinyl covers: no one can tell if the pieces they buy are good or not.
In North Carolina where we are, the heat may curl it right up, although the white version is far, far less susceptible to curling than the brown version. Within the past year, I believe we have removed every inch of brown ________ (brand of cover) we ever installed because it has curled so badly that it's become useless. Again, you cannot tell by looking whether the batch of ________ (brand of cover) you buy is a good one or not. Only time will tell; if it doesn't curl, you have a good one.
However, even if you have a good batch, if the volume of leaf debris falling onto a roof is high, the ________ (brand of cover) vinyl may well be bent downward by the weight of wet leaves, etc. accumulating on top of it, which renders this cover useless in that case.
After having installed miles of ________ (brand of cover), we can no longer do so without warning people in advance of the potential problems. Your tests are based on short-term results designed to mimic Mother Nature, but our observations are based on years of hands-on experience with real gutters and real roofs.
We offer a metal substitute for it, which is far more durable, but it also costs more. However, we also tell people up front that any gutter cover with a flat or slightly curved design, such as ________ (brand of cover) and many other similar brands, may need to be lifted occasionally so that the gutters can be cleaned out, especially when the volume of leaves falling is high and/or the roof pitch is shallow. In areas with a high volume of falling leaves, my experience is that ________ (brand of cover) cannot keep 100% of the debris out of the gutter. Sometimes too the top of this cover may need to be brushed off or hosed off to get stubborn leaves or needles unstuck. Pine needles in particular may become caught in the version of ________ (brand of cover) that has mesh on top.
You also didn't mention that ________ (brand of cover) simply cannot span a 6-inch gutter – unless good support material is installed underneath it first. If it doesn't get added support underneath, ________ (brand of cover) on a 6-inch gutter will simply collapse into the gutter over time.
Although we do sell gutter covers that are very self-cleaning and very maintenance-free, ________ (brand of cover) and others with a flat, or fairly flat, top do not fall into this category, unless the volume of leaves falling on them is very, very small.
________ (brand of cover) does not come with a performance warranty – there is a reason for that. To call it a "Best Buy" without listing all of the issues concerning it is misleading."
Can I delay paying you?
No. Accounts must be settled on the day of completion. If you will not be on site to pay us when the work ends, then you need to make arrangements in advance to get us paid. One way to do this is to leave the final payment with a nearby neighbor who will be home when we are wrapping up. If, for any reason at all, such as a personal crisis (see below) you cannot settle up with us within 3 days of job completion, there is a $50 late fee plus $10 per day in carrying costs that must be paid in addition to the cost of the work itself, of course.
If you experience a life crisis during the course of work, such as for example, job loss, or divorce, which may make it a hardship for you to pay us on time as agreed to, then tell us immediately! We are reasonable folks, and will try to work with you, to the extent that we can, to come up with a payment schedule that, say, stretches over 2 to 4 weeks. Do NOT wait until Thursday afternoon or until Friday, which is pay day for our workers, to tell us that there is a problem with getting us paid if the work is being completed on Thursday or Friday.
The same holds true if you are going on vacation on a Thursday or a Friday, or are leaving town on a business trip, or must attend a family event in a neighboring town. All of these are actual situations we have experienced, as well as dozens more besides, when it comes to not paying us on time. You must understand that we have an obligation to pay the following on time, every time: our workers, our taxes, our suppliers, rental companies when their tools are needed, banking fees, the gas station, etc., etc., etc. Therefore, you cannot delay paying us because we cannot delay paying the workers, the taxes, the gas station, the bank, etc.
How can I save money on these home repairs?
Prevention, prevention, prevention. Pick a day of the month, like the first Saturday, and, with a caulking gun in your hand, take a slow walk around your home. You will see trouble spots early on, before they become major issues. Keeping your house caulked (sealed) is usually the most important task that any home owner can do on their own save money on home repairs.
Nota Bene: You are NOT ALWAYS saving money if you chose the lowest priced contractor to do work on your home. If the work is done poorly or improperly or the materials are inferior, then the problem will return in all likelihood. Then you will have to hire someone like us to fix it right.
Doing work this way will cost you the MOST MONEY because you will have to pay for the repair TO BE DONE TWICE – BECAUSE IT WASN'T DONE RIGHT IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Can I save money by doing some of the work myself?
Yes, under the following circumstances. If you tell us in advance that you will do the site cleanup, bag up trash and scraps and any fallen screws, etc., and haul away any debris on your own, we can offer you a discount for doing that.
Do you offer other discounts?
We have a "Pick Your Own Price" policy: you tell us what you are willing to spend on something, and we will tell you how much of it we can do for that amount of money. Nothing could be fairer than that. We also offer other discounts – please check our web site for the latest information.
Why shouldn't I just pick the lowest bidder for the work on my home?
Let's see now: if you need financial advice on how to meet your family's needs for years to come, would you pick the bargain-basement advisor with few qualifications, or would you pick the best financial advice you can find for your dollar?
Remember, your house is your largest financial asset. A bad decision can lower its value, which will have a major impact on you financially, so do you really want the lowest bidder working on your biggest asset? If you somehow get involved in a scrape with the law, do you want the public defender to represent you? If you need heart surgery, would you choose your surgeon based on how low his/her fee is? As mom used to say, 'sounds penny wise and pound foolish to me.'
That's our philosophy. There are only 2 exceptions. One is if you are prepping your home for sale, or if a sale is even a possibility in the near-term, so that your goal is to 'major on the majors,' and to enhance curb appeal, rather than to catch every issue – or potential problem – and nip it in the bud, then just let us know which of these directions you're headed in, before we submit a proposal to you. We'd be delighted to structure the price and the terms of our Estimate to reflect what your priorities are.
The other exception is that you may be very budget constrained for a number of reasons, and you've determined that you can only spend X dollars on a certain problem, no matter what. In that case, just pick your own price for the work you'd like us to do. That is, just tell us what you can spend on a given project, and ask us, "How much work, what quality of materials, etc., can you do for that amount?" Again, we'd be delighted to tell you exactly what we can do under those circumstances.
There are other reasons why the low cost bidder may not save you money, or might even cost you more money:
- What the industry calls "unbundling." So instead of one price for the entire job, the quote says, for instance, $400 for the new gutters. The fine print though says that there's a $75 fee to dispose of your old gutters, a $75 trip fee to bring the equipment to your home, a $50 fee for using a color other than white, and on and on it goes with fees for this and fees for that, and when you add all these charges up, they total as much, or maybe even more, than the 1 all-inclusive price that we quote you.
- You seem to place a lot of emphasis on having work documents like Authorizations and Contracts signed and deposits paid in advance as well. Why is that? It is because too many people have not paid us too often for work that we have done. We are owed thousands of dollars in unpaid Invoices. People who have not paid us come from all walks of life, and are of every race, color, religion, creed, income level, and location that you can think of. There is an absence of a sense of shame and also a sense of shared values in our society. I even have one house of worship in Raleigh that refuses to pay what they owe us. You might think that a house of worship, of all places, would be ashamed to do something like that. Not that bunch.
Do you have the names and phone numbers of remodelers, builders and tradesmen whom you recommend?
Yes, please contact us for that information.
Do you do emergency repairs?
So many collections problems resulted from doing emergency repairs that the company no longer does that type of work.
Can you quote a price over the phone? Can you provide a quote for closings?
The company can give an approximate price based on the measurements of gutter and downspout lengths that you provide us with. You also need to count the number of corners involved, and make note of other factors which NC Gutter Guys, Inc. can describe to you.
NC Gutter Guys, Inc. does not provide estimates for home closings because no sales have ever resulted from such estimates.
What is your Service Area? How do you define it?
The company's core Service Area is Raleigh, Cary and Apex, along with adjacent communities, and NC Gutter Guys, Inc. often does work in Durham, Chapel Hill and Morrisville. Just check with NC Gutter Guys, Inc. by phone or email to see if your address falls within our current Service Area.
Please understand that our Service Area can expand or contract in relation to factors such as the cost of fuel, construction obstacles and congestion, job size, etc.. For large jobs the company does travel further. The company urges consumers to buy local and to pay a fair price. Why? One reason is that if some type of adjustment to a gutter is needed, or an oversight, etc. needs correction, you will never get that low-ball bidder who lives 30 miles away to return!
NC Gutter Guys, Inc. frequently gets calls from home owners who simply cannot get the original installer to come back and fix an oversight or omission, or to make an adjustment that is needed. That is why that installer's price was so incredibly low in the first place – these are 'hit and run' companies. Once paid, they are gone for good. Because Jack Leggs like this are everywhere, consumers are urged to deal only with companies Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and which are highly rated by the BBB. Why? An "A" rated company like NC Gutter Guys, Inc. is a reputable organization.
How will I know if a company is a good one or not?
Simple – deal only with companies Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and which are highly rated by the BBB. Why? An "A" rated company that is also Accredited by the BBB has been verified as a reputable organization. Accreditation is separate from, and in addition to, a letter grade of "A." Going through the BBB's web site is by far the best way to locate good companies of any kind.
Next, make sure you are sent a Certificate of Insurance (COI) from the company's insurance agency. Do not accept paper copies directly from any company – paper copies are all too often forged. Have the insurance agency email the COI. The insurance agency will lose its license and the state board will put it out of business if it falsifies anything, so therefore agencies will not misrepresent anything.
Finally, look for online reviews from thoughtful organizations such as Angie's List. Because online venting abounds, carefully weigh what you read. Take your cue not from one or two extremists, but from what the majority's perspective is.
Is NCGG trustworthy?
Folks, we don't assume that you are a crook, even though we have a stack of unpaid invoices on our desk that is as tall as Yao Ming. So, since we don't assume that you are dishonest, please don't assume that we are dishonest. Yes, there are dishonest contractors out there. I know that for a fact because I myself have been victimized by 1 or 2 of them now and then. However, that doesn't mean that we are in that category. We are members of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). We can also provide references, if you'd like.
However, if there is the slightest shadow of a doubt in your mind about us in any way – about our honesty, our competency, etc. – then please hire someone else. You'll be happier that way – and so will we.
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Suppose I want to change the color of the paint?
If the Client wishes to change the colors used after painting has begun, the Client agrees to pay us on a labor and materials basis for the painting that has already been performed, in addition to the agreed upon price when all of the work is complete.
What is a properly painted surface?
Based on the recommendations of professional painting associations, a "properly painted surface" is defined as one that is reasonably uniform in color and sheen as determined by viewing the surface without magnification, from a distance of 15 feet or more, under normal, ambient lighting conditions, and from a normal or customary viewing position or location.
What are surface imperfections?
Milling marks, saw blade cuts, knots, etc. have been frequently found in lumber sold in the marketplace for decades now. This is the norm. Such marks are not considered to be imperfections and such boards are not "seconds" or defective. If you wish to have completely knot-free wood used on your job, then you must specify "architectural grade" materials in the Estimate. As you would expect, such materials come with a premium price tag.
What are the factors that affect the appearance of a painted surface?
The 5 factors listed below determine how paint (or stain) will look on any given surface:
- The type of paint
- The thickness or thinness of the paint
- The method of application (roller, brush or spray)
- Amount and intensity of light and the angle of the light source
- The composition, color and condition of the underlying substrate
Each of these factors plays a separate and distinct role in the appearance of any painted surface. For each Client, we will produce a "properly painted surface," defined as one that is uniform in color and sheen as determined by viewing the surface without magnification from a distance of 15 feet or more under normal, ambient lighting conditions and from a normal or customary viewing position or location.
Painting gutters and shutters are not included in the usual and customary Estimated cost of gutter or downspout installation. We will not paint shutters at all. Anything else to be painted must be specified in this Estimate, agreement or contract. If not specified, it will not be painted.
How do the different kinds of paint and stain affect the appearance of wood?
Please be aware that semi-gloss, gloss, enamel paints, and other paints which have sheen tend to make any imperfections in the surface of a wall or a board, etc., more visible than flat paint will. Flat paint is much, much better at hiding bumps, bends, dents, knots, etc., etc. than glossy paint is. Surface imperfections showing through paint or stain do not represent defective painting technique or defective paint or stain. Also see FAQs on: "surface imperfections," "factors affecting appearance," and "what is a properly painted surface?" In particular, semi-solid stain is specially designed to show the underlying wood grain, whether the grain is attractive or not. If you do not wish to see this and/or other imperfections like nail stains, etc., then you must choose a solid stain. Moreover, as Consumer Reports explains every year in their annual issue rating paints and stains, solid stain will ALWAYS provide a lot more protection for your wood than semi-solid stain will, which is why we insist on using solid stain, whenever stain is called for. We cannot be held liable for imperfections which show through glossy paints or semi-solid stains. See "Surface Imperfections" below. Furthermore, for the health of children, please note that the government recommends that pressure-treated wood surfaces be sealed, so that youngsters will not absorb chemicals such as the arsenic in such wood through their skin or by, for example, licking their fingers after they have touched such wood.
What is your policy on custom color paint?
For small quantities of paint, we much prefer that a customer take a good sized sample (like a piece of painted wood 4 inches by 4 inches) to a store like Lowes or Sherwin-Williams and have them color match it. The Client should immediately use a bit of the new paint on the structure to see how close the match is. In many cases the match is very good, but sometimes, further color adjustments need to be made.
Color-matched paint that we buy for a Client is not returnable to the store. Therefore, the Client has to pay us for that paint, whether or not they want it to be used.
Can the paint that I have stored be used on the repair work?
If your paint has been stored, please open the can to see if it is still good. All too often, paint that has been stored for a long period of time is no longer in good condition. You must have the paint available while we are on site; we cannot make a second trip to return to paint at another time or date.
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Do you maintain a safe workplace?
All of our ladder equipment either meets or exceeds OSHA as well as ANSI standards. Also, we are a zero tolerance employer concerning the use or possession of alcohol or drugs on the job. Ladder work requires absolute sobriety at all times, and we adhere strictly to this policy. In addition, we take extensive safety precautions such as anchoring and tethering our ladders when needed, which most competitors do not do. Also, the wide range of specialized tools we carry with us enables our employees to safely clean hard to reach gutters and to work in areas where access to gutters may be restricted or partly blocked. There are more than 200,000 ladder accidents in the U.S. each year according to OSHA. Doesn't become a statistic; entrust the ladder work to us.
Do you offer free digital photography?
If you (or your insurance company) want to see, for example, water damage to inaccessible areas of your fascia, soffits, etc., with your own two eyes, we can take several digital photos to document the condition both before and after repairs. There is no charge for this if we are doing remunerative work on your home or business, but there is a service charge if NC Gutter Guys, Inc. is not doing paid work on site and is only there to take photos.
Concerning new gutters or gutter guards, if you ask us in advance to take photos of that we will install for you, we can take 1 or 2 representative pictures and email that to you, so that you can see for yourself the work that was done.
NC Gutter Guys, Inc. cannot slow its work pace down in order to take photo after photo after photo. Our commitment is to provide one or two representative pictures and only then if we are asked to do so in advance. If such photos are not called for in the Scope of Work in the Contract, then it is unlikely that NC Gutter Guys, Inc. will just take photos of the installed product just for the sake of taking photos.
NC Gutter Guys, Inc. is the only repair and gutter company that provides free digital photos, and the pictures are free of charge to you.
Please tell us in advance if you want several digital photos taken. Otherwise we may not be able to take photos for you if we do not have a camera or a SmartPhone in the truck that has been dispatched to your property.
Finally, on some occasions, to document our work and/or for other purposes such as training, we may take still and video pictures of the work. For the home owner's privacy, the street name and the house number will not be photographed, nor will any other identifying information such as license plates, etc. or architectural features that are very, very distinctive be photographed. Our focus will be on the repair take itself, usually in close up or medium range shots.
What about my garden, landscaping and plants?
We truly make every effort not to step on flowers or damage anyone's landscaping. However, there simply are situations where the only safe position for a ladder may involve placing it in a flower bed. We apologize in advance. We cannot be held liable for harm to landscaping, though, when the safety of human beings is at stake, and we appreciate your understanding in this regard. Similarly, we make every effort not to place our ladders against a gutter. Our trucks carry special braces with them at all times which almost always means that our ladder will not be leaned against your gutter. If we must place a ladder against a gutter as a last resort, it is for safety's sake, and we cannot be held liable for any resulting harm to the gutter in order to protect people.
Do you need access to my exterior electrical outlets?
Yes. The gutter making machine on our truck cannot be more than 100 feet from a source of electrical power. Also, for certain kinds of repair work, for example, we need access to outdoor electrical outlets. The amount of electricity we use in our work is miniscule, so we do not expect to be charged for it.
Do you need access to my hoses and hose bibs?
Yes. We make every attempt to not to move a Client's water hoses during the course of our work. It may occasionally occur that we forget to coil up a hose in the position we found it, for which we apologize in advance. The amount of water we use is truly miniscule, and we cannot be charged for such usage. We are well aware of seasonal water restrictions and the need to conserve this resource.
Will my outdoor furniture and/or similar property be moved when you work?
We make every effort to not to touch any Client property at all during the course of the work, except perhaps for faucets and electrical outlets. There may be times however when, for example, outdoor furniture on a deck must be moved to help ensure the safety of working personnel. We try our best to remove any leaf debris which may have fallen out of overflowing gutters onto furniture. Likewise, we try very hard to re-position furniture back to the way it originally was before we leave, but please understand that we cannot memorize furniture layouts and therefore cannot be held responsible if we have placed a chair, table etc. in a different position than it originally was in.
Should I have my home pressure washed first and then have the gutters cleaned or should I have the gutters cleaned first and then pressure wash?
ALWAYS have your home's gutters cleaned first, and then pressure wash. No matter how careful a person is, guttering cleaning almost always involves a small amount of leaves, leaf debris and/or dirty gutter water accidentally falling onto the siding and walkways of a home. Therefore, it is ALWAYS advisable to have the gutters cleaned first and then have the pressure washing done afterwards. When that is not possible and the house was pressure washed first, please do not be surprised to see a labor charge for the additional time it usually takes to clean the property up, after gutter cleaning, to make everything look just as pristine as it was right after the pressure washing. It some cases, it will take our two-man team an additional 2 to 3 hours just to do such a cleanup.
Do you keep appointments in bad weather?
We ask our valued Clients to understand that gutter guard installation and exterior repair work are highly dependent on good weather. Gusty winds, rain, cold temperatures, or waterlogged soil, ozone days, and high heat indexes during Summer and Spring can each force a rescheduling for safety reasons and also to protect your turf from being gouged by the feet of heavy ladders, in the case of soft soil. Please be aware too that weather conditions sometimes vary considerably in different parts of the Triangle. Thermometers in my neighborhood are often several degrees different than what Raleigh-Durham Airport is saying the temperature is where they are. A number of times it has occurred that although it was raining in our part of western Wake County, customers called to say that it was sunny in their Raleigh neighborhoods. However, we go by the data found on www.accuweather.com.
Do I have to be home for you to work?
No, you do not have to be home for us to do our exterior work, but since payment is due on the day the work is completed, you need to make arrangements with us such as leaving your check with a neighbor or being home to pay us in person the following day, if need be. Please ensure that we have your cell phone number, so that we can reach you quickly if we have a question when we are working.
Do you remove all of the leaves that come out of my gutters?
If we are doing gutter cleaning as part of a larger job on your home, we take the leaf debris from your gutters with us, but we do not pick up leaves that were lying on the ground before we arrived. No bags of leaves are left behind on your premises, unless our truck is so loaded up (or the weather suddenly becomes so bad) that we cannot take all of the leaves (or work debris, if we were doing repairs) with us. In that case, we will return as quickly as we can to pick up these bags and debris. Our aim is to leave your property as neat and as clean as we found it. When doing repairs, we attempt to find and remove all metal cuttings, nails, screws, etc. that may have fallen during the course of the work. We cannot be held liable however if pets or children ingest these materials, or if tires are punctured. We ask your help in looking around the work area to make sure that screws and nails, especially, are cleared away after the work is done. Also, we cannot be held liable if boards that we removed have nails sticking out of them, and a child or a pet is scratched or injured. Again, we ask you help in this regard: please keep children and pets away from work debris, sharp tools, electrical cords, ladders, etc.
What happens if a job is interrupted?
If you must ask us to halt work for 24 or more hours, or if you must leave town for more than 48 hours, then you must settle up with us beforehand, according to the percentage of completion method, which all accountants are familiar with. So, for example, if the job is 70% finished in my judgment, and you have paid us for 50% of it, then you owe us 20% before you leave.
Can you quantify or document for me how many screws or nails or other supplies or parts will be used on my job and what their cost is?
It is not possible to precisely count the number of screws used, the number of ounces of sealant or paint used, etc. For example, we buy screws in bulk from different sources and at different prices during the course of a year, and all of the screws of a certain size are aggregated together in 1 parts bin. Therefore, it is not possible to separate one screw from another in order to determine that this piece cost 5 cents and that one cost 7 cents, for example. If you require this degree of granularity for your job, please ask another company to give you an estimate – NC Gutter Guys, Inc. would prefer to decline.
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How does the weather affect your work?
We ask Clients to understand that our exterior work is highly weather dependent. Gusty winds, rain, cold temperatures, waterlogged soil, ozone days, and high heat indexes can each force a rescheduling for safety reasons and also to protect your turf from being gouged by the feet of heavy ladders, in the case of mushy soil.


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How to Choose Which Cleaning Company to Hire
Who the company is and who is controlling it is often manifested by how the business puts itself forward.
Indeed, finding a suitable commercial cleaning company for your business could be tedious, but taking pains to find one will not simply save time and money, but will cause far lesser headaches for you as well.
There are a few things you need to consider if you are looking to hire commercial cleaning services in Houston for your workplace.
Whether you're searching on the internet, the phonebook, the newspaper, or a bulletin board, getting hold of an experienced, professional cleaning service company may prove challenging.
On the other hand, if you know what to watch out for, as well if you take pains to do the search like you would every vital decision, you are going to come across the right professional cleaning company that will help bring your business to the next levels of professionalism.
There are two types of companies offering janitorial services: large chains, and smaller, privately-owned companies. Each type of company has its pros and cons.There are a couple types of companies providing cleaning services: the large chains, and then the smaller, privately-owned ones.
Large cleaning agencies may provide superior equipment and often more quality services, but they can be sometimes expensive too. On the other hand, the smaller companies are often more reasonable, may or may not deliver at par quality work, and occasionally offer more personalized services.
To come up with the best choice, you initially have to understand the cleaning needs of your office before getting in touch with any cleaning company to find out the most suitable.
One more important step is to check out references. This gives you an infallible means to get first-hand information about the kind of company this is and the kind of services they can offer. Do not forget to ask for references during your initial consultation and look into them carefully.
Additionally, you can ask if the cleaning company offers insurance or not. A lot of these commercial cleaning companies have certified bond insurance or money allocated for use in case there is any of the client's property gets lost or damaged. See to it that they show their certified bond insurance during you initial consultations.
Once the evaluation is completed, you can proceed to finalizing the contract together. Make sure to include everything that you had talked about and agreed on in that contract, which should include how often and how much work has to be done.
Above all, see to it the you write out provisions that will allow you to let go of their service, in case they are unable to comply with your agreement.
In general, this may appear to be a difficult process, but after finding the most suitable company you will be able to relax with the thought that you have done everything that is necessary in hiring office cleaning services in Houston, which is exactly what your company needs.


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The earlier children discover they were created on purpose for purpose, the better. Ephesians 2:10 teaches us that we were all created in advance to do good work. Isaiah 43:7 teaches that we were created for God's glory. When children discover these truths, they're more willing to invest in themselves and others. When children act upon these truths, they […]Read More
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5 Health Ailments That Can be Treated by Eating More Greens-You've probably heard someone tell you that you should eat more greens, including us! We frequently promote the consumption of leafy green vegetables, as do all doctors, nutritionists, and dietitians everywhere. It's not just because they're green and they're a type of produce either; leafy […]Read More


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After months of speculation about who would garner the role, hip-hop newcomer Sean Kingston was chosen to portray the deceased rapper Notorious B.I.G. in the upcoming biopic. Sean "Diddy" Combs is producing the film titled "Notorious", while Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace was involved in the casting selection.
"When I first heard about that movie, it was through management," Kingston said in a press release. "My management told me about it and, you know, I had auditioned for it and I met with the director and I nailed it and he gave me a shot now at being in the movie."
But does Kingston have the acting chops for the role? "I went to acting school when I was younger," he added. "I want to get into every aspect of the business and see where it takes me. I'm grateful for the fact that my music is able to bridge genres... it's always been important to for me not to limit myself."
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Every year on New Year's Eve, WordPress sends out a little report that tells you how your blog has done in the past year. Well I've barely blogged this year at all, but still somehow I managed to get over 47,000 views. Wow. That's kind of amazing to me. I started this blog as somewhere I could pour out all the gubbins that went through my head around ttc, pregnancy and birth. I didn't think anyone would actually read it. So thank you for visiting and for reading, I hope I've entertained or informed.
I'm still feeling pretty raw off the back of the ectopic. I'm quite sore both physically and emotionally, but it has set in my mind that we would like to try again, even though I am quite terrified of something going wrong again. So hopefully 2014 will see more posts and good news.
Good luck to everyone ttc out there. I hope this time next year you are all cuddling your babies.


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My name is Carrie. After having my first daughter, Casey Belle, I had some time off work and decided to teach myself how to crochet. Who knew that it could be so much fun! Soon family and friends were asking about my creations and telling me to list them on Etsy. So here are I am, creating my own store and joining the rest of the crochet world by making cute baby accessories. I hope you enjoy my creations as much as I do making them!
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It is very important to have professional support during a sale or a purchase of a business. In cross-border M&A transactions, it is prudent to allocate on average between 1.5 to 2 years to complete. The process is characterized by a number of financial, legal, and psychological tricks and it is critical to have a professional involved in the process to avoid common mistakes.
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These kinds of food products are called as Anti Aging Foods. As we know that, we can only judge our body well as what sort of food suits to the body. Oily and high calorie food can be the biggest enemy for the human body. As they play a major role in gaining weight or in any heart related infections. Staying away from these sorts of food products is the best practice we can adopt.
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Pork Schnitzel Mit Smoked Gouda Sauce
Recipe by COOKGIRl
'Enjoy the best of two countries in one meal! A traditional Austrian dish, schnitzel makes a mouthwatering meal when served with a creamy sauce flavored with Gouda, a cows' milk cheese named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands.'. Local recipe. Serving suggestion from original recipe introduction: 'This feel-good comfort food begs for fresh, sauteed vegetables and seared apples tossed with onions, butter and thyme.' What I served: mashed potatoes with green onions, little bit of plain yogurt, salt; and a medley of steamed carrots (standard, yellow, indigo) and fresh green beans. The oil was reduced from 1 1/2 cups to 1/2 cup. I cooked the chops for 5 minutes each side in 1/4" of oil on medium heat.
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Ingredients Nutrition
Pork Schnitzel
- 1⁄2 lb boneless pork chop (approx. 4)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1⁄2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 3⁄4 cup flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1⁄2 cup oil, for frying (choose an oil with a high smoke point)
Smoked Gouda Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
- 1⁄2 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- fresh basil, ribbons
Directions See How It's Made
- Pork Schnitzel: Using a meat mallet (or the back of a small pan) pound out the pork until it is 1/4" thick. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Combine breadcrumbs and basil; set aside.
- Whisk together egg and buttermilk; set aside.
- Dredge cutlets in flour, then buttermilk mixture and finally breadcrumbs. Place in single layer in a shallow dish, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow breading to stick and dry.
- Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat and fry cutlets on each side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes each side. If necessary, finish in 350° oven for 5-8 min until internal temp reaches 145°. I accidentally purchased bone-in pork chops and finished the chops in the oven.
- Smoked Gouda Sauce: Heat butter over medium heat, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook briefly, 1 minute more.
- Add cream and reduce until thickened, about 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low if necessary to avoid burning the sauce. Whisk in Gouda, season with salt to taste.
- Plate pork chops, garnish with black pepper and fresh basil ribbons and serve with the sauce immediately. I drizzled some sauce on the chops and placed the rest in a gravy boat.


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ProWood Unveils Dealer Program
(March 2, 2017) Universal Forest Products has rolled out a new branding and dealer program to support its ProWood treated lumber.
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7th Grade Middle School News
06 Jun 2017
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Artwork Coming Home!
Hello Parents! I just wanted to let you know that artwork should be coming home!! Thank you for all of your support during the year and especially at the art show—it was an amazing showing of all of our amazingly talented students! I still have artwork from this year's 8th graders that was not picked up, as well as a scattering of works from 6th and 7th grades. If you want to pick anything up, I am avail
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01 Jun 2017
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High School Information Night Follow Up
Dear 7th Grade Parents, Thank you to the many who joined us for High School Information Night this week! It was a pleasure to chat with you all about the journey you begin this fall with your soon-to-be eighth grade students. I have attached a copy of our presentation here for those who wish to revisit any points that were covered. In particular, please make a note that the High School Placement Test is scheduled for
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26 May 2017
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7th Grade Parent Meetings on May 31st
Current 7th grade parents are invited to join us in the Xavier Room this Wednesday, May 31st for two important conversations: Sr. Casey has prepared a brief overview of next year's Confirmation process and will be available from 6:30-7pm to provide information and answer questions. Confirmation folders will also be handed out at this meeting. Mrs. Elliott will present "High School Information Night"
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24 May 2017
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MS Service Opportunity
Middle School students looking for service hours are invited to contact Christine Pao at 773/878-5507 to learn more about volunteering at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Soup Kitchen. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:30-7pm.
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21 May 2017
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Kirby Larson's One Author One Community visit
What a wonderful day we had on Friday with our visiting author, Kirby Larson. When Mrs. Larson arrived at SFX, she was greeted by our official student greeter, a 2nd grade student, who had read almost all of Mrs. Larson's books as he was so excited that she was coming to the school. How wonderful to see so many students excited to finally meet Mrs. Larson and have her at our school. Mrs. Larson gave three prese
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16 May 2017
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7th Grade Battle of the Books
On Monday we started the week with our 7th grade Battle of the Books competition. Fourteen 7th grade students volunteered to be on our two 7th grade Battle teams for our interscholastic battle. They had to read all the books that were on the 2017 Rebecca Caudill Reader's Choice nominee list and be prepared to answer questions from those books. The competition was fun with the 6th grade and 7th grade serving as
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10 May 2017
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2017 Art Show!
Hello all! This year's Art Show will take place on Thursday, May 25th from 6-8:00pm. Please join us for an evening of 1st through 8th grade art in the Xavier Room. If you already have plans, no worries—the show will be left up from Thursday evening-Sunday, so parents can stop by after mass or throughout the day on Friday! We have been working hard all year, and would love for you to come by and celebrate the ar
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08 May 2017
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End of the year for the Library
It's hard to believe we are just a few weeks away from the end of the school year. In an effort to get all school library materials back and inventoried before we leave for the summer, all library books checked out to students need to be back to the school library no later than Tuesday, May 30. Students may continue to checkout library books until Friday, May 26. In an effort to help children remember to return
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20 Apr 2017
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Summer at SFX
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11 Apr 2017
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Middle School Service Project
Walk MS 2017 to fight Multiple Sclerosis takes place on Sunday, April 30th. The Malloy Family has participated in this walk for over 20 years on behalf of their Aunt Colleen, who has endured this terrible disease for so many years. We invite all Middle School students to participate in our third annual service project at SFX again this year. In-school opportunities such as making morning announcements, selling paper
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11 Apr 2017
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Mike Lupica Visit
Tuesday we were so fortunate to host author Mike Lupica. His visit was made possible through the generosity of The Book Stall in Winnetka. Mike came to SFX earlier than planned and joined our 4th-6th grade Battle of the Books team members at the ice cream party we had to celebrate their accomplishment. After ice cream Mike addressed our 4th-8th grade students and spoke of his love of sports and how he always knew tha
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17 Mar 2017
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Middle School Art :: Fine Arts Showcase
Calling all 6-8th grade artists! There will be a Fine Arts Showcase at Regina Dominican on March 31st from 6-8 P.M. The artworks on display will portray the major themes from Shakespeare (love, family, the "masks" we wear, etc.) and be displayed this evening at Regina. A reception will take place beginning at 6:45 and any participating artists and their families are welcome! I am currently working with 7t
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22 Feb 2017
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SFX Showcase Flags!
All of SFX has been working very hard on creating some beautiful artworks to auction off at Showcase! Check it out!! Students have discussed and learned about the paintings of American artist Jasper Johns. Johns was a member of the U.S. military, and his unique painting materials and iconic subjects help to make him very well-known in the art world! Both works below are painted by Johns with a material called "encaus
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19 Feb 2017
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Photos from Last Week's Author Visit
What a great time our 5th-8th grade girls had with author Elizabeth Eulberg last week. She gave us a sneak peek of the cover of her forthcoming book due out later this year, gave our students an opportunity to purchase her brand new book, Just Another Girl, which isn't out in bookstores until later in March. Elizabeth thoroughly engaged our students with her wit, humor, and candor. She told the girls that SFX i
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12 Feb 2017
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Author Elizabeth Eulberg for Girls in Grades 5-8
SFX has been given the opportunity to host popular middle school author Elizabeth Eulberg this Thursday, Feb. 16. Ms. Eulberg, who previously visited SFX and was deemed "fabulous" by our students, will be speaking to all the 5th-8th grade girls about the writing process and her two most recent books, The Great Shelby Holmes and Just Another Girl. For more information about the author, visit her website. C
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15 Jan 2017
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Science Fair Schedule
7th and 8th grade students will present Science Fair projects to our judges this Wednesday, January 18th. Presentations are scheduled from 3:15pm until 4:45pm that afternoon in three rotations: 3:15pm, 3:45pm and 4:15pm. All 7th and 8th grade students are assigned to one of these groups. Each rotation will last roughly a half hour, with our final rotation wrapping up at 4:45pm. Download a copy of this schedule, detai
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09 Jan 2017
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Red Cross Babysitting Training
The St. Francis Xavier School Early Childhood Program is a member of the Alliance for Early Childhood. As a partner school, SFX has received notice of a Red Cross Babysitting Training Program open to students who are at least 11 years old. The class meets on Monday, February 20th from 9am to 3:30pm and the cost to participants is $125 (lunch will be provided). Families interested in this program may learn more here o
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06 Jan 2017
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Important Science Fair Information
Dear Middle School Parents, We are all looking forward to the culmination of the Science Fair project. This year, we are implementing a few changes based upon what we believe is in the best interest of our students. These changes are specifically in response to the students' busy extra curricular schedules and our desire for the entire school community to have a better awareness of the efforts and accomplishmen
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12 Nov 2016
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Last week's author visit
What a wonderful visit we had Friday afternoon with author Peter Kujawinski. You could hear a pin drop as Peter held the 5th-8th grade students in the palm of his hand as he enraptured them with his amazing storytelling. Students may still order a copy of Peter's book Nightfall. Complete the order form and return it along with payment to school by Monday morning so that we can secure a signed copy of the book f
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09 Nov 2016
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Art Updates!
Hello! We are starting off the second quarter with many new art projects! Just a quick update on a select few (expect to hear more about other projects in the upcoming weeks!)… *7th and 8th Grade Boys :: Playground Game Design The 7th and 8th grade boys are beginning to put their planning into action! We have spent the past couple of weeks learning about the 'Design Process', interviewing Kindergar
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31 Oct 2016
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Author visit for 5th-8th grade
Thanks to our partnership with the Book Stall at Chestnut Court, author Peter Kujawinski will be coming to SFX on Friday, November 11 to speak with our 5th-8th grade students. Peter was an American diplomat on assignment in Israel, Haiti, France and at the United Nations. He also served as U.S. Consul General in western Canada. During this time he began writing and has published books for young people and adults. His
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24 Oct 2016
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Middle School Halloween Party
6th-8th grade students who have turned in permission slips and payment for this Friday's Middle School Halloween Party are asked to arrive at the SFX gym at 7:30pm on October 28th. Students may only leave if escorted by an adult at the conclusion of the dance at 9:30pm. Please note that children will not be permitted to leave unsupervised. Our HSO co-chairs kindly ask all Middle School parents to consider a vol
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21 Oct 2016
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Art Class Update!
Hello! We have been super busy with projects in all grades of art- this week I'm sharing an exciting project from 7th and 8th grade boys. We are currently studying about design, as Design Education is a branch of Art Education that is especially important for students' 21st Century Skills. Students have learned the design process (posted below) and are currently following the steps in order to com
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14 Oct 2016
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Regina Dominican Events
Middle School students are invited to sign up for two clinics scheduled at Regina Dominican High School this month. A two-day volleyball clinic for 7th and 8th graders takes place October 17-18th from 6-8pm and includes practice, clinic and a game vs. Francis Parker. Contact email@example.com for more information. Register here. A lacrosse clinic open to 6th-8th graders takes place on October 21st from 4-5:30pm. Quest
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03 Oct 2016
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High School Admissions Feedback Sought
Dear Parents of 6th-8th Grade Students, The Office of Catholic Schools is hosting focus groups with Middle School and current Freshman parents to seek input on high school recruiting and admissions policies. An upcoming session will take place at Faith, Hope and Charity in Winnetka on Thursday, October 20th. Download a flyer here for more information and a link to register.
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