Discover How to Not Fall Victim To Over-Priced Estimates and Under-Delivered Home Improvement Nightmares When It Comes To Hiring a Professional Contractor...
Tom Shrum Sr. has done numerous jobs in my home and has always been professional and courteous. He replaced all the aluminum siding with vinyl siding. He took an unfinished basement and turned it into a mini movie theater. He refurbished the walls and the ceilings of my home to integrate my sound systems. He sanded and re-stained my deck. He replaced the glass sliding doors with premium double opening french door.
He did $10,000 worth of work and added $30,000 worth of value to my home! I was so impressed with Mr. Shrum’s work that I have now been searching for things to be repaired and renovated.
Shrum is up front and honest. Not only was everything perfect, but he and his crew cleaned up so well it was hard to believe than anyone had even worked. AWESOME!
Dear Reader,
Welcome to Shrum Construction’s website. I am so glad you found us because I want to be in your address book or quick contact book. Whether you are a business person or a home owner is always good to have handy numbers of honest people that you can call to fix all your problems.
For example, I have my car mechanic, my barber, and my babysitter always available and a bunch of other contacts that I have accumulated by doing work for truthful and honest individuals. It has taken me many years to build this HONEST LIST of because I had a lot of people and businesses simply rip me off – I am sure you have experienced this in the past.
I truly don’t know why this occurs because is the worst way to do business. Nevertheless it seems like common business practice these days. This website is our new project , we are trying to keep with the always changing times, but hands down our best form of marketing has been the referrals from our clients. We measure success one client at a time and is our reputation the foundation for Shrum Construction!
Don’t take my word for it but please read below to understand the major pitfalls when starting a construction project.
Pitfall #1: Based your decision based on price.
Pitfall #2 : Did not pay attention to how many years in business
Pitfall #3: Did not hire a LIABLE professional
Hy my name is Tom Shrum and I have been helping the citizens and family members of Baltimore build and renovate their homes for over 20 years and I would love the opportunity to do the same for you
I have been in the business for over 20 years – starting as “gopher” (go for this, go get that) right after High School and finally opening up my own business in 2009. I am licensed and bonded of course but more importantly, I have seen the ins and outs, best and worst of the business and I want to make sure that whatever construction you need done, gets done right – the FIRST TIME!
- My estimate might not be the cheapest and it will probably not be the most expensive but my work will be done professionally and leave you satisfied. You will get an amazing bang for your buck!
- All my work will be done up to code so that you can sleep worry-free that when a county or home inspector knocks at your door, nothing will be wrong.
- I will network with you and give you access to my black book to help you find trustworthy individuals that can become handy when your AC goes out or you need some plumbing done. I will personally vouch for not only the skill of these craftsmen but also for their honesty.
- If you can find someone with a cheaper estimate, or even a more expensive one, bring it to me and I will circle, dash and point out the differences so that you can understand the difference factors that need to take into consideration.
When it comes to construction. you want an expert in the field. I know all the ins-and-outs.. why contractors pick certain ways to do projects vs others and how something cheap now, can become more expensive later. Or how something that is expensive is not necessarily what you need at the time being and might actually hurt you in the long run.
For example :
Say you are a small business owner renting a location, and you get an over-priced estimate. I will sit down with you and discuss your vision and how you can get the same results until you are ready to renovate or move. I know that a successful business is built on life-time relationships and not just one-and-done money grabs.
For residential projects, you rest assured that we will give you the most resale value with the least amount of overhead investment.
Our Areas of Expertise
- Bathroom Renovation
- Basement Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Deck Additions
- Drywall & Painting
I would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” and make you aware of how extremely pleased we were with regards to the work that Shrum’s Construction, LLC has performed on both our residential and commercial jobsites.
In today’s economy, we seldom find such commitment, and dedicated individuals with the knowledgeable experience to perform some of the most complicated jobs that have been handed to them.
Any company or individual would be proud to say that they have had the opportunity to do business with such a highly motivated and reliable company as Shrum’s Construction, LLC.
When it comes to construction there are many ways to go about doing a project. We always pick the best one. Our clients best interest.
If you are reading this and are in the process fo starting or finishing a project then you will be glad to know that we are the only firm that does:
I take timely delivery of our projects and accurate estimates very seriously and I will meet with you and find out every single way I can help you get your projects finish quick, and well done. Nevertheless once is done is not done for us…I have created our extended warranty to make sure you feel satisfied and secured with the job.
I have seen many projects where we had to step in and do the fixing up of something left behind by a previous company who did not spend the time really understanding the needs of their client. They try to pack up so many jobs at the same time, get greedy, and sometimes smaller projects get simply screwed and done badly, not done at all, or delivered way past the deadline.
I believe our consultation will help both of us. You can tell me what you want and I will ask questions in order to figure out exactly how much it will cost and how quickly it can be done – no BS’ing or hee-hawing.
The estimate will be nicely broken down so that you understand where all the costs are coming from. This take the MYSTERY out of the number many contractors like to throw out there like if it was little money….You probably noticed that I said estimates…
Even Better:
- I can break down the job in parts in case you are not ready top do the entire project at one…my estimates are customizable to your needs.
- If you get multiple bids I want to be able to sit with you and teach you about where the differences are coming for. If I cannot offer the cheapest bid, I want you to at least understand the caveats of out here.
- Finally if you find someone that has as many years as us in the industry that can do it quickly,better, and for less I will do everything I can to win you over.
Finally many jobs are done and finished without warranty…..I wont disappear and be hard to reach after we are done with your projects like handyman, or non-licensed drywall patchers are infamous for doing.
Our work really require no warranty because its built to last but we have our warranty to help you feel secur and feel that you have a family you can trust in Tom Shrums Construction a family you can trust.
Call Now or add to your Cell Phone for when you need a general contractor you can trust. Call me at anytime so we can talk and discuss what Home Improvement projects you have on your mind!
Sincerely,
Tom Shrum Sr.
Mr Shrum has helped us with all types of projects at Crazy 88!! From things as simple as mounting picture frames in our offices to big projects such as building out an entire wall to hang our heavy bags from. He recently stained our concrete floors and brought in a professional interior designer to give our gym a professional unified appearance. He is very professional and courteous as well which is something most companies lack these days.