If you are like most of the homeowners we meet, you feel anxious for your patio contractor to get started as soon as possible. After all, you’ve gotten your bonus, tax return, or other savings together and want to see your outdoor space transformed into something amazing.

 

But, when you start interviewing different firms for the job, you might discover that some (like Stefano’s) often have a wait of a few weeks before they can begin. At the same time, there might be another patio contractor down the road who can begin straight away.

 

Most people would assume that they want to hire the patio contractor who is available right away. However, I would tell you it’s a good thing if a company you’re looking at is busy. It can be a sign that you’re going to get better work in the end, and that you will be happy you waited.

 

Let’s look at a few of the important reasons why…

 

A Busy Patio Contractor Does Good Work

Let’s start with the obvious: If a patio contractor is busy, it’s probably because lots of homeowners in the area are satisfied with their work. It’s the same reason you’d rather visit a restaurant that has a line out the door than one with no customers in the dining room.

 

The patio contracting business runs largely on word-of-mouth advertising. Homeowners figure out very quickly which companies do the best work. That’s because they compare results with their neighbors and can see the finished project for themselves. As a consequence, the best teams usually have more inquiries than they can handle at any given time. That has certainly been the case for my company, especially during busy seasons.

 

If you want to hire the best you have to plan ahead. That’s true in our industry, and in most others. Luckily, the waiting times for a great patio contracting company are usually pretty short.

 

The Busiest Teams Can Keep the Best People

Speaking of seasons, not all contractors work year-round. In fact, many businesses see a big slow-down during the colder months. As a result, the very best tradesmen often seek work at the busiest firms because they know they’ll get a steady paycheck from one season to the next.

 

Over the years, we’ve been able to recruit and retain the best talent in our region of New England. There’s more than one reason for that, of course, but our employees love that we have projects going all through the year. Conversely, some other patio contracting outfits have to rely on seasonal help or part-timers who might not have constant availability. That makes it hard for them to match our quality and attention to detail.

 

In the end, this business is all about having and training the right people. Being busy gives us an enormous advantage when it comes to hiring and keeping staff that are reliable and detail oriented.

 

A Busy Patio Contractor Sees More Jobs

This is a really underrated benefit. It’s not always obvious and can make an enormous difference in the quality of your finished patio.

 

When a patio contracting company is working on lots of projects, they are seeing many challenges. After all, every property is different. Even two houses on the same street can have drastically different backyards, slopes, tree lines, etc. So, being exposed to different challenges is a huge advantage.

 

A busy patio contracting team is far less likely to run into something they don’t expect or can’t manage. Because they have professionals who are continually busy, they are getting more “reps” to stay sharp and see what’s working. The result is a smoother workflow and a better-looking patio for you.

 

A Busy Patio Contractor Won’t Get Stuck in Red Tape

As a rule of thumb, living in a nicer community means you’re dealing with more local laws and regulations. So, installing a new patio involves going through plenty of red tape.

 

At a bigger, more established company like Stefano’s, we have members of the team who are dedicated to dealing with insurance, zoning laws, and other pieces of paperwork. If we didn’t, we might find ourselves getting mired in the details more often.

 

You would be surprised at how quickly delays can stack up if you choose a patio contractor who doesn’t know how to get the right forms submitted and approved. But for bigger firms it’s just another economy of scale that becomes easier to manage as you’re successful over time.

 

Busier Contractors Have More Relationships

Once you move beyond things like simple decks and paving stones, it becomes likely that you’ll have to have electricians, arborists, and other specialists involved in your patio contracting project. Naturally, busier teams have access to more of these professionals and partner with them more frequently.

 

In some cases, the busier contractor might have the right expertise on staff. Other times, we might have to schedule them in from the outside. But either way, having pre-existing relationships means we can book them more quickly, get better rates, and (most importantly) integrate them seamlessly into our workflow.

 

Just as having the best people on staff internally gives us a big advantage over other patio contractors, being able to call the right specialist when we need one can be a big advantage for our customers as well.

 

Looking for the Best Patio Contractor Near You?

At Stefano’s Landscaping we have a more than 20-year track record of getting things right – with the photos and client testimonials to prove it. So, if you have a home in or around the Saugus, Massachusetts, area then let us send one of our consultants to your property for a free consultation. Even if you don’t choose us, you’ll get a sense of how the best in the business work.

 

It only takes a moment to schedule your meeting, and there’s no obligation, so reach out today and let’s get started!