Growing up, my mother would often tell me that if I made a mess it was my responsibility to clean things up. She made it clear that I had to pick up after myself.

When I was in Marine Corps boot camp, anyone who didn’t clean up after themselves soon experienced the ire of the drill instructors. Believe me, it wasn’t fun to be the target of their attention!

I have been a contractor for several years. One of the biggest complaints I hear from homeowners is that contractors leave a mess behind and don’t clean up after themselves. Usually that means the homeowner is the one to sweep up, mop up, wipe down or do what should have been done by the contractor. No one likes to clean up after others, especially when they are paying for work done at their home. The work can be done properly but if a mess is left behind, most homeowners will take note and make sure not to call them again.

Several years ago, we worked with a contractor who bored a hole in concrete for a fixture we were installing. As they were boring into the concrete, I noticed that they surrounded the boring bit with a plastic top from a bucket. It held back most of the murky sludge. Once they were finished, they immediately began hosing and brushing down the work site to ensure that everything was perfect. I told him I was impressed. He replied that the detailed clean up was one of the main reasons his business got referrals.

Cleaning up takes time and as a contractor, we do our best to quickly move on to the next service call. However, regardless of our desire to wrap up the work and move on to the next job, we will always clean up after ourselves before we leave the site. In our van, we carry a broom, hose, cleaning solution and cloths. We see ourselves as a guest in your home and our goal is to leave the area better than we found it. It can take some time, but the job isn’t finished until things are cleaned up. Not all contractors are sticklers for neat and tidy work. If using a contractor who will clean up after themselves is important to you, then Luminocity should be your outdoor lighting contractor. Contact us today to learn more about our outdoor lighting options for your home or business!