Several months in, and my remote-controlled driveway gate is just as smooth in operation now as it was when Ponciano first revealed the finished product to me! This particular home improvement project was my first time entrusting an independent contractor as opposed to a big name/brand company (and my satisfactory DIY-self), so believe me when I say that all the associated risk, apprehension, and unease were certainly present during the initial stages of design and construction; nevertheless, I gave the guy a shot thanks to the recommendation provided to me by my co-worker who had attested to his exceptional work on her parents' driveway and garage... after all, even in our prevailing context of social media and various marketing platforms, word-of-mouth advertising is still as effective now as it was back in the day. I'd like to point out that my decision to hire Ponciano was a careful and methodical one as I first made sure to shop around, compare quotes, and schedule a handful of free on-site consultations before selecting his business as my top pick! What's more, shopping and supporting small businesses is something I've been trying to make a habit of as it is truly compounded with an overall feel-good sentiment.
Now, as much as I'd like to go into technical detail about his blueprint and the materials/supplies used, I am neither a specialist nor well-versed in the topic to have even the slightest idea of how to initiate meaningful dialogue regarding it... I mean, that's why I hired him lol. With this said, I gave Ponciano free rein over the entire project. From physical dimensions to automation to curb appeal, my innate wariness quickly dissipated with every conversation I had with him, be it in-person, over-the-phone, or via e-mail (...I want to highlight this as a PLUS as different channels of communication are better when conveying different things). Right off the bat, it was clear to me that he was knowledgeable about his craft and competent in his line work, and what made working with him an absolute joy was recognizing:
1) how incredibly patient and polite he was in making sure I understood and was comfortable with his stepwise game plan,
2) how humbly receptive he was to my own input throughout the entire process, and
3) how admirably self-reliant he was at managing every facet of the renovation enterprise from start to finish--no outsourcing whatsoever!
All in all, Ponciano's expertise, enthusiasm, availability, affordability, and commitment were unmatched. I have already recommended him to my own family and friends and will definitely use him for my next projected venture--converting my manual garage door to an electric one! read more