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Here are some
points to ponder:
Key Holder Service- Forgot or lost your key? Have a
friend, relative, or contractor needing access to your cabin? Shepard Services®
will provide entry upon notice or written request.
Vacation Necessities-
Let Shepard Services®
ease you into vacation by stocking your cabin with firewood, and other "survival" necessities.
Peace of Mind-
Hear of a bad storm or worried about vandalism? Shepard Services® can provide
peace of mind by providing check-ups. Shepard Services® check-ups can be
scheduled or random, and they include checking on doors & windows, fuel or
propane tanks (even if there is an existing "keep it full" contract), water
pipes, and even watering plants. Status updates are also provided via phone,
email, or mail and pictures can also be sent/e-mailed.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What does Shepard
Services® offer
that other providers do not?
A:
Shepard Services® is
a professional maintenance firm specializing in managing private
residences and
vacation homes.
Shepard Services® provides services as
well as supervision of
home repair and maintenance.
Unlike contractors or handymen-for-hire,
Shepard Services® is
a one-stop, proactive, problem-solving provider. We become your home
maintenance manager, responsible for translating your ideas and goals
for your home into action.
Services include all aspects of your home's changing needs, from
seasonal chores to furnace and Air Conditioner tune ups as well as
Generator servicing,
to any home project you may need to have done.
Q: What
is unique about "preventative" home maintenance?
A:
Shepard Services® uses
a process that identifies needed maintenance work
and repairs up front, reducing the potential for surprises and
potential emergency situations. We find and attack warning symptoms
before they become problems. And we help you anticipate any significant
cost outlays so you can make informed decisions in your timeframe,
not based on Murphy's Law.
Q: What if I have a maintenance
emergency?
A: Using the
Shepard Services® process will reduce
the potential for many unexpected emergencies, but extreme weather
and accidents do occur! That’s why
Shepard Services® is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year long, to respond
immediately to your
needs.
Q: What if I have multiple residences?
A: The
Shepard Services® service
network is able to handle multiple properties in the Brainerd
Lakes area. In addition we even have contacts in the Twin City
Metro area. This timesaving option is especially
valuable to homeowners who maintain vacation
homes or investment properties.
Q: How does Shepard Services® select
the professionals who work on my home?
A.
Shepard Services® provides
home maintenance and repair services at an affordable price through
our own company employees and a network professionals.
Shepard Services® service professionals
are selected for your specific needs based on their knowledge and
expertise, service responsiveness and industry reputation.
All services
are 100% guaranteed. Our goal is your Peace of Mind!
Q: What is the cost of
Shepard Services®
services?
A:
Each property has a custom plan.
The fee varies. Our
services make your life easier and your property better managed.
Plans start as low as $45 per month and include one hour of work each
month. We offer discounted hourly rates for additional time as
you approve.
This investment has an immediate payback:
Shepard Services® protects
your investment from depreciating as a result of neglect and untimely
maintenance.
Q: How much do I need to be involved?
A: With
Shepard Services®,
you can count on minimal time involvement.
Shepard Services® schedules
all activities at
your convenience and our
Shepard Services® Specialists™ are
personally present to schedule, supervise and inspect the work.
You don't even need to be at home!
However, you do need to authorize
final estimates and approve all work prior to execution. In addition,
you are involved in selecting
and approving all materials that are used and that can affect the appearance and decor
of
your home.
Q:
How do you differ from a "handy man"?
A:
We're a personalized service and
have an on-going relationship with you. We're also very well networked to find
the most reliable and qualified professionals for major work on your home. |
