The following is a letter I sent out to General Contractors in April that offers a simple way for them to ensure their HVAC subs perform fully on their contracts.
Dear Building Contractor:
Avoid costly litigation with HVACR subcontractors by hiring me, John Rocheleau, to inspect your sub’s work… before you pay his final invoice. For only $199, I can give you a ‘performance insurance policy’ by exposing the truth about the design, contract document, and system installation down to the last detail, if necessary.
I’ve been involved in nearly every aspect of heating, ventilation/exhaust, air conditioning and refrigeration for 28 years - the last 20 self-employed as a designer, installer, service technician, consultant, successful inventor of heating components, and expert witness in New Hampshire Superior Court.
My analysis and testimony in a recent case cost nearly $4,000, and my client won a $200,000 judgment. As you know, litigation is expensive, and the aforementioned suit could have been avoided had the builder hired someone to expose the system defects before the HVAC sub got his final payment.
Once you’ve made the final payment without a prior inspection by an expert, you’ve lost the leverage you once had to guarantee performance by your sub.
If the design and/or installation are flawed, increased service and operation cost will be the rule. Don’t subject your reputation to this, or needlessly spend time putting out fires, because of an inattentive subcontractor!
Also, include my inspection while selling jobs to prospective clients, as a competitive advantage.
Please visit my website www.protechhvac.com for complete information about my background, qualifications, accomplishments, and visit my Blog if you’re interested in expert advice.