How Often Should You Get Your Floors Cleaned?

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How often should you get your flooring cleaned? Dave Johnson from State of the Art Cleaning Services joins me today to discuss some misconceptions about preparing your home's floors as you get ready to list, as well as how often you should clean your tile, grout, hardwood, laminate, and carpet that you have in your home.

Dave says that his company does a multi-step process that begins with pre-vacuuming all of the carpets. With the use of a professional-grade vacuum, he is able to remove dry soils ahead of time. The carpet is then pre-treated with detergent and then agitated with another machine that helps loosen the soil. Through this process, he is able to remove the maximum amount of soil without using as much water so the carpets will dry faster.

This whole process helps prevent stains from reoccurring because he uses a rinsing agent on the carpet with hot water. This pulls the soap and soil back out of the carpet so you are not left with detergent residue in the carpet which will cause resoiling.

I have seen people who have not used our preferred vendors actually end up with carpets that looked good initially but were dirty again a few weeks later. They chose a cheaper company that used a lot of chemicals and the cleaning process left a detergent residue in the carpet. Besides being not good for the carpet, it is also not good for the homeowner because they spend a lot of money to have their carpets cleaned only to have them soiled again in two weeks.

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I have seen people who have not used our preferred vendors actually end up with carpets that looked good initially but were dirty again a few weeks later.

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Dave suggests that if you have allergy issues you should have your carpets cleaned once a year. Carpet manufacturers recommend getting them cleaned every 12 to 18 months depending on your lifestyle. If you have a lot of pets or you have your windows open a lot, you may want to have them cleaned every six months.

Tile and grout cleaning is also done by State of the Art Cleaning Services. Dave says that they are familiar with all kinds of tile, including marble, travertine, and ceramic. He says that cleaning tile is a relatively simple process because the dry time is very quick. When you are looking to sell a house, cleaning these areas makes a big difference because clean, white grout really pops in the photos

To close, Dave wanted to emphasize that his company strives to provide the most outstanding service with a 100% guarantee for his clients. That means that if you are not entirely happy, they will go back and try to make you happy and, if after that you still are unhappy, you will not owe him anything because of his 100% money-back guarantee.

If you have any additional questions or are interested in buying or selling a home, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you.

How Flood and Other Damages Are Covered in Northern California

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Today we’ll talk about protecting your home with homeowner’s insurance and flood insurance. I want to make sure you have the right coverage for homeowner’s insurance and flood insurance, due to all the flash flood warnings we’ve had in Northern California recently.

Thanks to an “impending El Nińo,” I’ve brought in State Farm insurance expert Debbie Johnson to answer some questions about how floods affect insurance policies.

1. Flooding is not covered in your homeowner’s insurance policy. If a pipe bursts and floods your home you would be covered, but damage from a rainstorm or water collected from a rainstorm would be covered by flood insurance.
2. Generally, homeowner’s policies cover fire, theft and vandalism. Costs incurred for rebuilding, restoration and replacing your property due to fire is covered, or if someone was to break into your home. These are covered after paying your deductible.
3. We like to meet with our customers once a year to ensure your coverages and policy are right for you. We go over coverages and check in to see if any changes like a kitchen remodel are reflected on your homeowner’s insurance policy.

Of course, there’s plenty of other factors and scenarios that can affect your coverage. I’d be happy to answer any insurance questions or any real estate questions you may have, just reach out with a phone call or an email. No obligation!

Where Should You Turn for Home Renovation Help in Northern California?

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Today, Dennis of Remodels and More joins us to discuss how his company can help complete a large-scale construction project, whether it’s a remodel, an upgrade, or an addition. Dennis has been a contractor for 24 years, so he’s done every aspect of residential remodeling. His company does windows, lighting upgrades, bathroom and kitchen remodels, roofing and painting, both interior and exterior.

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No project is too small for Dennis and his team!

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Dennis’s company used to be focused primarily on carpeting and miscellaneous handiwork, but they are now expanding to cover just about every aspect of home repairs, upgrades, additions, and remodeling. Many people had reached out for help with projects that they hadn’t covered before, so Dennis and his team have adapted to service their needs. Whether it’s a commercial project or something broken in a residential home, no project is too small for his team! 

If you would like to learn more about Dennis’s business, and how they can help you with anything you need done around your residential or commercial space, give us a call or shoot us an email and we’ll put you in touch with him! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

What Does Your Homeowner’s Insurance Actually Cover?

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Today we are talking about homeowner’s insurance, earthquakes, and floods here in California. We are joined by Ken from i80 insurance, who is here to answer some common questions that we’ve been getting lately from our clients. So, let’s get right to it.

What’s included in a homeowner’s insurance policy?
A typical homeowner’s insurance policy will cover the structure, the dwelling, and all detached structures like a garage or a shed. They are protected from wind, fire, hail, and water damage. It also covers your personal belongings and valuables. Finally, a homeowner’s insurance policy offers you lawsuit protection, also known as personal liability. It will also cover loss of use, if you happen to be out of the house for a certain period of time for whatever reason. All policies vary, however, and it’s a good idea to ask your insurance agent or broker exactly what you are covered for.

Does a homeowner’s insurance cover flooding and/or earthquakes?
No, it does not. To get those coverages, you want to get a separate policy. Talk to your insurance broker or agent to find out what your options are or what would work best for you.

If you have any questions about homeowner’s insurance or want to switch up your policy a bit, give Ken a call at (707) 402-8850 or visit their office right in downtown Vacaville. 

If you have any questions for us about real estate in general, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We would love to hear from you!

The Best Construction Company in Vacaville Is...

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Today I have James Nason, the owner of Vacaville Construction. He's going to be speaking with us about how you can choose a good contractor from a more mediocre one.

The biggest piece of advice that James gave me was to do your research. Go online and check that the company is insured and bonded. Don't feel weird about asking them for references, because they're going to be doing some major work on your home. It's important to know that they've done good work in the past.

You want to have a good working relationship with the contractor because you're going to be in contact with them for a while. Sit down for an interview with them to make sure that you'll be compatible.
 

  

James and his construction company focus on residential remodels and other repair work. The way they look at it is that no job is too small. Whatever you need, Vacaville Construction is going to help you with it. Between him and his partner, they have 60 years of experience in the business. James is careful about growing his business too fast because he doesn't want the quality to suffer.

Vacaville Construction relies on referrals for their business, so I think this says something about the quality of the work that they do. Please don't hesitate to contact me or James if you're looking for a reputable contractor.

As always, refer to me as your #1 real estate resource in Northern California!