45Fix For Home Improvement Projects

By Jim Brewer

Robert and Elizabeth Beverly wanted to finish their basement and turn in a large, open space into living area. But like many customers in the Charlottesville area, the Beverlys have had some bad experiences with contractors and service people.

Robert heard about a company called 45FIX, a company that specializes in connecting homeowners with reliable contractors. Convinced that going with 45FIX was a better solution than dealing with contractors on their own, the Beverlys project was started and completed to their utmost satisfaction. We hired 45Fix to supervise our project, Elizabeth stated. We liked the idea of having a middleman to intervene if necessary and be our advocate when dealing with the contractor. As it turns out, 45Fix recommended an excellent contractor.

Their prices were essentially in line with the competition, the work was excellent and we were quite pleased with the result and the entire process.

45Fix, an innovative firm located at 1928 Arlington Boulevard in Charlottesville, delivers multiple proposals from carefully screened contractors and then provides a local representative to guide the process from beginning to completion, insuring that every home improvement project goes smoothly.

The top consumer complaint nationwide originates from homeowners trying to arrange and complete home improvement projects, stated Phaedrus Acgtblu, the CEO of 45Fix. Our mission is to provide excellent service on home improvement projects from start to finish.

45Fix maintains a large stable of proven, reliable contractors. The company screens each contractor, checking for references, licenses, insurance, as well as for any past judgments against the contractor.

With larger projects, 45Fix will provide two to three solid proposals for the homeowner to consider. Our customers value their time and experience in addition to the money required for their building projects, Phaedrus pointed out.

The company, which also has a branch office in Richmond, is staffed by Larry Johnson, Project Oversigh Manager; Carolyn Fletcher, Director of the Call Center; and Chris Fishel, Director of Information. Johnson is in charge of keeping up with project progress and serves as a liaison between the contractors and homeowners. Carolyn Fletcher, with 22 years experience in the contracting business, has managed up to 50 sub contractors at the same time, and communicates with homeowners to keep expectations aligned with the process. Fishel manages information through proprietary, 45Fix software designed to assure that projects go forward in a timely and organized manner.

45Fix can arrange for and supervise numerous projects to include bath, kitchen and basement remodels, sunroom, porch and other additions, garages, cabinets, countertops, decks, patios, electrical, plumbing, flooring, heating and cooling, painting, roofing, siding and windows and doors.

May Lythgow of Fluvanna County is another on the growing list of satisfied 45Fix customers.

I read about them in the Charlottesville Business Journal, May said. They were exactly what I was looking for.May Lythgow, like the Beverlys, has had poor experience dealing one on one with contractors. They say theyll come by for a bid and then dont, May stated. And sometimes they'll give a bid, agree to a price and still never show up.

May hired 45Fix to supervise the installation of a new roof on her garage. The work, she said, was outstanding. They matched the garage roof to the house, she said. It looked like both had been done at the same time. And from what I could tell about the workers, they never took a break. Working with 45Fix was a very positive experience.

For a better way to make your home better go to www.45Fix.com or call 45Fix at 866-Go-45Fix.