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RPA Joinery & Building Maintenance This year, will be 7 years since Rob Allen set up his business RPA Joinery & Building Maintenance. He admits, starting before the credit crunch was very brave. Whilst many other contractors packed away their building tools for the last time, Rob has gone from strength to strength and has built an excellent reputation based on quality workmanship, customer care and a fair price. Rob began his career in the Royal Engineers, learning his trade and spent many years mastering his skills. When he left the Royal Engineers, he became a civilian contractor, assigned to a local RAF airbase. Perhaps however his most memorable week occurred when he was managing a general building company in the East Midlands,
“ I went into work on the Monday and was made redundant. It was a huge
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shock! I took stock of things and tried to see this as an opportunity. On the Tuesday I purchased a van and by the end of the week I was trading “ A memorable week indeed! The first job was to market his services and Rob immediately introduced himself to all the property management agencies in the area, this formed the basis of his client base. The next job was to find like-minded contractors that could offer useful services. “I realised that working with other sole traders was an excellent idea. It’s like a
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cooperative team. I now provide the client with a whole range of building and maintenance services” In fact Rob and his team, are able to provide a full range of services and skills required to renovate a house from top to bottom. “Whilst I am primarily a joiner, my clients do require a variety of services and I have several knowledgeable contacts who provide tiling, decorating, plumbing, gardening, plastering, fencing, roofing, brickwork, garden and patio landscaping, electrics, soffits and fascias. There really isn’t any part of home improvements and renovations that I couldn’t manage.” Such is his reputation that Rob now manages a sizable portfolio of properties – pretty good for the short time frame. “I have a very open and honest approach to business and no money is exchanged until the
who struggled to maintain her rental property. The tenants had moved out and the property had been left in a poor state of repair. I was asked to renovate the whole house, in preparation Kitchen before
client is 100% happy. I make sure that every aspect of the job is completed before turning my attention to something else, this ensures total commitment and the clients like that.” Nowadays Rob works very closely with many of the major letting agents, in Newark, Grantham and Nottingham, including Newton Fallowell Estate agents & Lettings, He also works with clients who have chosen him thanks to glowing referrals. “I was referred to a lady in the area
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for it being put on the market. My client was delighted that it sold within 7 days of being put on the market – it was a very satisfying conclusion to a project” Rob believes that a good referral is better than any advertising. When a client is pleased they are happy to
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promote my services to others. “I am so confidant with the standard of my craftsmanship that I would happily suggest new clients talk to other satisfied customers.” One such client is Mrs. Campbell from Collingham, “Rob came highly recommended. When I met him he was very nice indeed. He explained what he would be doing and did everything on time and within my budget. His standard of work is exceptional and the proof is in my house – its wonderful!” Other clients’ comments are similar: – “Rob fitted new doors inside and out, there were no nasty surprises and the craftsmanship was as expected – perfect! He delivered what he said he would, on time and on budget. I would have no hesitation in referring Rob” said Alan Knock a local homeowner.
Graham Gosling of Sutton on Trent also commented, “Rob has been working for me for 7 years now and his workmanship is first class. There is no doubt that he has the expertise and knowledge to outclass others in the area. He is reliable, efficient and honest – a contributing factor to his success” Attention to details is extremely important to Rob “ It doesn’t matter how large or small the job is, I will always give it my full attention. I don’t ask for any payment until the client is fully satisfied and the job is completed” Rob also believes in efficiency. “ On many occasions I will prepare the site for other contractors who sub contract to me. This may be getting the materials ready and putting the
dust sheets down. Because I am answerable to the client, I make sure that everyone is working together and efficiently. It’s a win-win situation, the onsite team is happy and ultimately this reflects in their work, which make s the clients happy.” Rob would also like tot thanks all of his clients and associated company’s who have helped him to build his business and is looking forward to undertaking any work from single job to project management, confident that he can exceed the expectations of any new client. Perhaps the last comment should be his own “It has been a magnificent 7 years, I have thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to the next years being just as exciting!”
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