FAQ

A Key Point For Homeowners:

According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, homeowners are advised to budget .75% of the home’s value annually for maintenance, if the home is less than ten years old. That jumps to 1.5% annually for homes in their second decade and 3.0% in their third decade.

For an $850,000, 4500sq.ft. home that is 14 years old, according to the ASHI you will need to budget $12,750.00 annually.

At HAS we take a different approach. We base our services on the complexity of your home and its needs. The average cost is about $1 per sq.ft., with a two year contract.

With HAS on your side that same home from above would cost about $4500.00 annually, saving that homeowner, $8,250 a year.

What are the HAS services and what is included in the HomeCare Program?

An annual subscription to HomeCare provides six integrated

services in one fee:

· Quarterly visits to perform seasonal checklists of preventative maintenance tasks

· Perform ongoing inspections and prepare recommended action lists at every visit.

· Free referrals to quality contractors for specialty repairs.

· Detailed record keeping of each visit.

· 24x7 emergency support.

· Access to professional and reliable small repair services, troubleshooting, large project management services and project consulting at affordable fees. Our ability to bundle small service repairs together in convenient and efficient trips keeps prices reasonable and affordable.

Is the HomeCare Program cost effective?

Routine preventive maintenance has proven to be cost effective in the care of nearly everything. HAS takes cost effectiveness to the next level by providing professional technicians trained to service most areas of the home quickly and efficiently. While at your home, our technicians can take care of many of the annoying punch list items that are often so difficult and expensive to accomplish yourself.

Is the HomeCare Program a warranty?

Unlike a home warranty, which is insurance to partially replace specific appliances after they have failed, HAS provides preventive services on over 260 components of the home as recommended by the manufacturer. HAS can catch many problems before they have a chance to fail catastrophically. In addition, these services extend the life of the critical components and allow for safe, healthier living.

How does the program cost compare to the alternatives?
If you want your home to stay in great condition all of the time, no other company offers what we do at any price. Nevertheless, because we are able to bundle many services in just 4 efficiently planned visits during the year our package price is a fraction of what you would pay to individual contractors for the same work. The proactive HomeCare program not only prolongs the life of your home but can help you avoid costly repair expenses by catching small issues before they become big problems. The service easily pays for itself with the avoidance of a

single catastrophic failure.

My house is new. Why do I need your services?

You should know the maintenance needs of a new house are the same as that of a 50-year-old house. The difference in condition between the two is the amount of deferred maintenance that exists from 50 years of inadequate care. New homes can stay new longer with regular maintenance. In fact, the manufacturers of the equipment and appliances in a new home require routine services to keep the warranty valid. The best time to start a Preventive maintenance program is when the home is brand new. The next best time is now.

Do I really need an inspection?

Regular inspections are the most valuable component of any preventative maintenance program. If you have not had a whole home structural inspection in the last year you may be surprised to find out how many changes have occurred in the condition of your home. The HAS initial exam is unique in the respect that it is geared toward the long-term care of the home. Professional inspectors examine details in, under, over, and around your home. All equipment is documented to allow efficient service as the need arises. A report is provided showing clearly the condition of your home, the maintenance needs and any special repairs that may be recommended. This report allows you to plan and take control. During each quarterly visit, follow-up inspections are also performed on the portions of the home where work is being performed so that the entire home is covered once every year.