Each year in Oregon thousands of complaints and lawsuits are filed from people just like you who have had a bad contractor experience!
Here are a few questions to ask yourself . . . or prospective contractors you might use on your project to help you avoid getting ripped off!
How long has the company been in business?
Progressive Exteriors has been in business since 1978!
How long has the company been in the State of Oregon?
Progressive Exteriors has been in Oregon since our very first day in 1978!
How much experience does the company have?
Progressive Exteriors has done literally thousands of siding projects all over the State of Oregon and some projects outside this state as well! We estimate having 20 to 22 Million Square Feet of siding on the walls in this State alone! We have countless thousands of windows in place in the state of Oregon. Each year we do thousands of vinyl windows for contractors, homeowners, government agencies, and the like!
Who are the actual people who will work on your project and what is the company installer turnover rate?
Just because companies have done a good job in the past doesn’t mean you will get the same crew to work on your project! Some contractors hire new people all the time! Some contractors don’t even have any employees at all! Rather, they ONLY use other subcontractors to do your job! This can cut down on the control and quality of the job you receive if the contractor isn’t on top of things. When you choose Progressive Exteriors, any crew leader that will work on your project has had a minimum of 5 years experience in siding and/or windows. All our employees must meet minimum requirements before they even walk through our front door. Once they agree to work for us, they go through an extensive training program led by competent, trained installers who work for Progressive Exteriors.
What type of product guarantees does the prospective contractor offer?
Progressive Exteriors only sells products we can guarantee. Almost all the items we offer to contractors and homeowners have a Guarantee that covers both the product and labor costs due to manufacturing defects!
What type of additional labor guarantees does the prospective contractor offer?
Just because you get a product guarantee doesn’t mean you are covered against incorrect installation! Progressive Exteriors gives you up to a written 10 Year Express Limited Labor Guarantee on everything we install. This is much longer than most other companies! Additionally, although we cannot guarantee our existence eternally, we ask you to call us at anytime in the future you have a question or problem with the products or labor on your remodeling job!
How long has the prospective contractor been licensed, bonded, and insured in the State of Oregon?
Progressive Exteriors was one of the very earliest contractors to be licensed by the Construction Contractor’s Board (CCB) in Oregon. We are insured for at least $2,000,000 of liability protection, which covers your project, property, and any persons on the jobsite in addition to whatever insurance you carry. We can have our insurance company send you a letter of additional coverage at your request!
Did the prospective contractor give you a Consumer Notification form upon initial contact with you?
The Construction Contractor’s Board and the State of Oregon requires every contractor licensed with the CCB to give you a form entitled “Consumer Notification” the very first time the prospective contractor comes into any significant contact with you or at the time the initial bid is given. This means if a salesperson comes into your home or office to speak with you and doesn’t give you this form, he or she is breaking the law and could be subject to a $1,000.00 fine or other possible sanctions from the State of Oregon. This form gives you the toll free number to the CCB to check on the status of every contractor’s license. We invite you to call and check on Progressive Exteriors, Inc. status (License # 95016).
Is the prospective contractor a member of any organizations or groups that would aid in your knowledge as a consumer?
Progressive Exteriors has been a member in good standing with the National Homebuilders Association of America and the Lane County Homebuilders Association for many years. We are also a member of the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Businesses as well and invite you to call for references!
How is the prospective contractor’s credit history?
If the contractor’s credit history isn’t exceptional, you could be placing your own financial stability in danger since suppliers can place a lien on your project if they do not receive payment for supplies on your project. Progressive Exteriors invites you to call Dixie, our main banker in Cottage Grove toll-free at 541-942-9122 for a financial reference as well!
Will the company guarantee my satisfaction?
Progressive Exteriors will do every reasonable thing in our power to make your job right! If you have concerns, we listen! We encourage you to partner with us in making your project everything you hoped it would be!
Call us today at 1-800-252-8663 to request a no-charge, no-obligation quote from a member of Progressive Exteriors team! You'll be glad you did!