| How do you protect my home? And what is the "Mess Free or No Fee" Guarantee? |
| 1.
Security - All applicants at Kramer and Sons are subjected to drug
testing and criminal background checks as part of our screening
process. When our Service Technician arrives at your door expect to
see him in full company uniform, ready to present you with his business
card. For added peace of mind, we instruct our Service Technicians to
park the company vehicle where it is readily visible, so you know who
is at your door. 2. Property Protection - A Kramer and
Sons Service Technician will arrive ready to protect your home with
rubber gloves, shoe covers, drop cloths, vacuum cleaners and cleaning
supplies. “Mess Free or No Fee” Guarantee You won’t pay until the work area is as clean as we found it, guaranteed!
3. Training - Kramer and Sons constantly invests in continuing and
advanced education and training for our Service Technicians. Educated
employees have the technical skills to professionally complete the work
and the customer service skills to demonstrate the highest level of
respect for you and your property. |
| How long has Kramer and Sons Plumbing been in business? |
| Kramer
& Sons Plumbing Services, Inc. was founded in 1989 by Martin &
Pamela Kramer. We began as a family owned and operated business and
have remained so up to today with Seth Kramer, the youngest son, now
the Service Manager. |
| Are you liscensed and insured? |
| Yes
& Yes! We are a licensed Class A contractor through the State of
Virginia and maintain business licenses in all localities in which we
provide services. As required, we carry Workers Compensation, General
Liability, Auto and Property insurance. Please feel free
to contact our office if you would like our State of Virginia
Contractor license number or the business license number for your
locality. We would also be happy to provide a Certificate of Coverage
for both our Workers Compensation and General Liability insurance if
requested. |
| What are your service hours and service area? |
| Our
phones are staffed by Kramer & Sons employees Monday thru Friday,
7:00am – 5:00pm. Whether to schedule a service call, ask a question or
make a suggestion; you will always reach a real person ready to take
care of your needs. If you would like to make an
appointment for regular service, during or after business hours, click
our “Schedule An Appointment” icon on the left toolbar and our staff
will confirm your appointment when we reopen. In
case of emergency after-hours, our phone system will allow you to page
a Service Technician who will contact you immediately to arrange
service. Kramer & Sons presently serves
Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Arlington County, City of Alexandria,
City of Falls Church, Town of Vienna & Prince William County (Dale
City/Woodbridge/ Dumfries/Manassas). |
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It is always our goal to ensure your complete satisfaction on our first
visit. However, you can rest assured that your investment is
protected. Our warranties and our long history can put your mind at
ease that we will be here to take care of any concerns you may have. New Installations | Many of the products we install have a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty 1 Year Minimum Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty | Water Heaters | 6 – 10 Years Tank & Parts 1 Year Labor | Repairs | 1 Year Parts 1 Year Labor | Drain Cleaning | 30 Days | | Underground | Water Service or Sewer Replacement 5 Year Warranty Water Service or Sewer Repair 1 Year Warranty |
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| What is flat-rate pricing? |
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“Flat Rate Pricing” is the equivalent of “Up Front Pricing”. "Up
Front" as in "before," not "after the fact." No unpleasant surprises.
A Kramer and Sons Technicians will perform a thorough inspection of the
job, provide you with any options and the full price before any work
begins. You approve the price before we do the work. You will never
have to wonder “Are they using any extra materials?”; “What if they
take longer than expected?”; “Are there any hidden charges or surprises
at the end?”. The price you approve is the price you are charged.
The Flat Rate pricing approach also means that customers all pay the
same fair price for the same service. The guy across the street won't
get a better deal because he's a more aggressive negotiator than you
are.
It’s a concept most people are familiar with in other
aspect of their lives. Doctors, Dentists, even Restaurants use a form
of Flat Rate Pricing. Have you ever been to restaurant, ordered
without knowing the cost and received a bill for the steak, potatoes,
green beans, rolls and salad separately, plus the labor to prep and
cook your meal? No, me either.
VS “Time & Material” –
With the conventional "time and material" approach you won't know what
the charge will be until the work has been completed. Yes, a company
can quote a price based on T&M before doing any work, but it’s only
a best guess estimate. If they guess wrong, you pay more. Speaking
of guessing…Sorry, no phone estimates. Kramer and Sons staff can’t,
and won’t try, to guess how much your work will cost you over the
phone. Office staff are not Service Technicians and a lowball,
inaccurate phone estimate is not quality customer service.
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