Question 1

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

We carry a Professional Indemnity Insurance policy. If our design or documentation falls short of the client's expectations, the we will ensure that it is amended or developed to the satisfaction of the cleint.

Question 2

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Accepted Answer

I started in late high school sketching drawings of my parent's house and designed my first new house before I was married.

Question 3

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

Accepted Answer

We did a small project for Jamie Dunn ( the Agro Character ) which then resulted in a new family house near Coolum, a sound studio, a house in Goondiwindi for a colleagues of his favourite builder and 4 houses in St George.

Question 4

What do you like most about your job?

Accepted Answer

The most satisfying aspects of my jobs are:- - The look of delight on the client's face at the end of the project. - Being invited to dinner in the new dining room. - Seeing lots of hard and dedicated work in the end product.

Question 5

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

Accepted Answer

A prospective client should ask about the professional's experience and knowledge relative to the particular type of project. The client should also question the professional in regard to energy efficient design which saves money.

Question 6

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

Accepted Answer

Our renovation clients specifically have problems seeing how their needs can satisfied and often ask if it is better to demolish. Our experience in converting the existing building into a more liveable home will save a huge amount of money

Question 7

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

Accepted Answer

We provide honest and appropriate advice to every client to ensure that there is no hesitation in providing referrals to others. Open and full communication between the parties is essential for a successful outcome

Question 8

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

Accepted Answer

We take care listening to our clients' specific needs to make sure the end product provides the best possible result. We aim to complete every job with a testimonial from our client.

Question 9

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

1. We need an idea of what is required which we can then develop with the client 2. We need existing drawings for renovations where they are available 3. We need an expectation of the total spending for the project

Question 10

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Accepted Answer

1. Setting a realistic budget in conjunction with us will avoid disappointment later 2. Preparation of a thorough brief and selection of the types and standard of fittings and materials will enable us to design within budget restrictions 3.Engage us to fully detail the project to alloow the builder to include the full scope in their price.

Question 11

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

Accepted Answer

We are prepared to visit each renovation project or meet at the clients home to discuss the project and offer ideas without expecting any renumeration. It is a great way to get the thought process going.

Question 12

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

Our office is home based so has minimal overhead costs. We are sufficiently competitive to regularly work directly for a group of small residential builders that also need to be competitive in the current market

Question 13

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

We determine a fixed fee for each project once we have inspected the site and determined the client brief. The fixed fee includes any amendments needed to the design as the initial documentation is produced.

Question 14

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

Metro Concepts specialty is the renovation and addition to houses including older "Queenslanders". It gives me a great feeling of satisfaction to see an old house transformed into a home that gives a family a more exciting and livable environment.

Question 15

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Dennis is a Building Designer with experience in every type of housing project including covered decks a to multiple housing projects. Dennis also registered as a Contractor and built every project that the office designed for about 8 years.

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