DJN,
Wow! This is a great family run business to work with.
I did my homework. I was looking for someone to install home audio and security for our new home being built. After meeting with a few other larger universally known companies I met with Don Safford ( company owner) of Father & Son's, who came out same day. I was happy to find that he was really down to earth and easy to talk to. After he pointed out an issue he noticed to my builder about some township regulations, we just walked the house as I explained what I was looking to do and how much we had budgeted in for our new home. That's when he amazed me. He didn't just tell me, great we'll do it, like all the other companies did. He made several suggestions on how he could give me more than what I was looking for and for less than I was looking to spend. I admit that even though I did some research and talked to some friends, I wasn't up to date on the newest technology going into homes these days. Don explained to me why anyone building a house today, more than ever, needs to really plan for the future. He told me that products we discuss today may have newer model/versions before my home is even finished in 6 months. And, how wire runs, I thought I needed now, weren't really enough for future product technology that is still not out on the market yet. After a few hours of discussion I was satisfied that I was going to be safe with all the wiring I needed in this important step of the building process.
A few days later I received a detailed bid by email. It was a little more than we had budgeted, but this was my fault. Don had sold me on the future. I could have crossed most extras off the bid, but I prefered to plan for the future and cut costs somewhere else ( like furniture, sorry honey). One of the extras that he offered was an inexpensive pipe run from attic to basement so I that I could add any future wire to my home office without drywall damage.
Now that we're all moved in, one of the things we are so very happy with is the way our sound system works. My son tells me over and over how he loves to come home from school and when he walks in the door with his friends he can immediately, with his phone, crank up his favorite tunes and rock the whole house in a matter of seconds. I'm waiting for the new neighbors to call and complain.
Thanks Father & Son's
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