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Don’t Accept That Expensive Quote Yet – Let Trustguard Compare It

 

Why getting a second opinion could save you money

 

When you need damp proofing, timber treatment, wall tie replacement, or other property preservation work, receiving a quotation can sometimes be daunting.

You may be presented with a long report, a detailed specification and a quotation running into thousands of pounds. At that point, it can be difficult to know whether you are getting a fair price, whether all the recommended work is actually necessary, or whether another reputable company could do the same work for less.

 

This is where Trustguard Ltd can help

 

At Trustguard, we offer customers the opportunity to have their existing quotation reviewed and compared with our own recommendations and pricing. If you have already received a quotation from another contractor, simply send it to us, and we can look through the proposed works and provide you with an independent comparison.

 

Don’t automatically assume the biggest company is the best option

 

There is a common perception that a larger, national company must offer a better service because of its size and reputation.

But being a national company can also come with significantly higher overheads- including large offices, extensive management structures, nationwide advertising, call centres, sales teams and other operating costs.

Those costs ultimately have to be paid for somehow.

With Trustguard, you are dealing with a family-run North East company that focuses on providing a professional, personal and competitive service to homeowners, landlords, investors, estate agents and other property professionals.

We don’t need to be a huge national organisation to provide a professional service.

 

Family-run doesn’t mean compromising on standards

 

One of the biggest misconceptions about using a smaller, family-run company is that customers may receive a lower level of professionalism or protection.

That isn’t the case with Trustguard Ltd

We have built our business around providing customers with the reassurance they expect when carrying out important property preservation work.

Depending on the type of work being undertaken, this includes the appropriate qualifications, professional experience, insurance cover, written specifications, guarantees and other documentation required to give our customers confidence in the work being proposed.

We believe you should be able to choose a smaller, local company without having to compromise on professionalism or peace of mind.

 

We compare the specification – not just the price

 

When we compare another company’s quotation, we don’t simply look at the final figure and try to beat it.

That’s important.

A quotation for £5,000 isn’t necessarily more expensive that a quotation for £3,500 if the two companies are propsoing completely different specifications.

We look at what has actually been recommended.

For example, we can consider:

  • What work has been proposed?
  • How extensive is the specification?
  • Which materials and systems are being used?
  • Are there additional works included?
  • Are guarantees included?
  • What insurance protection is provided?
  • What qualifications and experience does the contractor have?
  • Is the proposed work actually necessary?
  • Are there areas where the specification could be altered without compromising the quality or effectiveness of the work?

This gives you a much better comparison than simply looking at two figures at the bottom of two quotations.

 

We may be able to offer the same work for less

 

There are occasions where we look at a quotation from another company and find that we can provide a comparable specification at a considerably lower price.

In some cases, we may also identify that the specifications are different and explain exactly why.

Our aim isn’t simply to say “we’re cheaper”

Our aim is to give you enough information to make an informed decision about your property.

If we can save you money while providing the appropriate specification, qualifications, insurances and guarantees, then that’s a win for everyone.

 

Particularly useful for expensive damp and wall tie quotations

 

This can be particularly valuble when you have received a quotation for larger property preservation projects.

For example, customers may receive quotations for:

When a quotation runs into several thousand pounds, getting another professional opinion could potentially save you a significant amount of money.

Even if you ultimately decide to use the original contractor, obtaining a second quotation can give you confidence that you are paying a fair market price.

A local company with a personal service

 

At Trustguard, we are proud to be a family-run company serving customers throughout the North East, including Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington, South Tyneside and surrounding areas.

When you contact us, you’re not dealing with a faceless national call centre.

You’re dealing with a local business that cares about reputation.

Much of our work comes through recommendations, repeat customers and online reviews, so providing a good service matters to us.

We want customers to feel that they can pick up the phone, speak to someone who understands their property and receive straightforwarded advice without being pressured into unnecessary work.

 

Already have a quotation? Send it to us? 

 

If you have already received a quotation from another company, don’t feel that you have to accept it immediately. 

Send the quotation to Trustguard and ask us to take a look.

We can review the proposed specification and, where appropriate, arrange for our surveyor to inspect the property and provide our own recommendations and quotation.

There is no harm in getting a second opinion – and depending on the size of the project, it could potentially save you hundreds or even thousands of pounds.

 

Trustguard Ltd – Professional advice without the national company price tag

 

We believe customers shouldn’t have to choose between a professional, properly insured and qualified contractor and a competitive price.

At Trustguard, we aim to provide both.

We’re a family-run North East company, but we operate with the professionalism, documentation, insurance, qualifications and customer protection you would expect from a much larger organisation.

So before you accept that expensive quotation, give Trustguard the opportunity to compare it.

You might be surprised at how much you could save

Already have a quotation? Send it to Trustguard Ltd today at hello@trustguarddamp.co.uk or contact us here