How to start planning for your next project
At GiCor, we believe that a creative & personalized design combined with expert installation & programming is paramount to ensure that your projects go 100% according to plan. Our process is designed to ensure accuracy, transparency & efficiency at every step, thus allowing us to deliver the highest level of products & service to our clients. No surprises, just great products & exceptional execution!
Here’s how we work with you to achieve your project goals:
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Step 1
Initial Consultation
We typically start with a showroom consultation to uncover your style, understand the project and create a plan alongside of the working budget. From there we typically make a home vists to coordinate products, styles, patterns & colors selected to ensure that suitable products were selected and there is consistent design throughout the space.
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Step 2
Customized planning
Based on our initial consultation, we begin to craft a working strategy for the project. This includes incorporating any required construction details such as shading pockets / backing / recessed profiles. From there we identify any electrical wiring requirements & locate on the drawings for the rough in stage.
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Step 3
Implementation
Once the budget & strategy is approved, our team gets to work. We handle all the details, from providing construction detail drawings to electrical reviews including assisting with the prewire as required. We continue to monitor the project & coordinate final measures & procurments of the products as the project nears the final stages.
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Step 4
Installation & Ongoing Support
This is where the rubber hits the road. All of the planning comes down to this. We call it the signature on the painting.
Here is where we really shine and the team all comes together. The goods have arrived, our customer care team books the installation & our installation team gears up to execute. If all goes to plan we are done in a day or two (maybe sooner depending on the scope). Any deficiencies are quickly taken care of & we leave to enjoying the space,,,since your probably tired of seeing any trades at this point. 🙂
Oh and lets not forget our white glove warranty service! 2 years of "no questions asked" no charge service calls to rectify any product warranty issues. For further details, follow link below:
https://gicor.ca/white-glove-service/
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with your services?
Getting started is easy! Simply contact us to schedule an initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your needs and how we can best support your business. If you have any drawings or photos that you can send, that is always extremely helpful.
Can you assist with initial budgeting?
Yes, following the initial consultation, we prepare a working budget so that you understand the final costs & values of each item / room. From there we can tweak as needed including upgrading to motorized and higher level control systems if so desired.
How do you ensure the security of my personal logins & data?
We take the security of your personal data very seriously. A spreadsheet is created and kept in separate digital folders witin our server so that only those technicians that need to access for servicing have access to these folders. They are also password protected & only saved on the cloud.
What makes your firm different from others?
We like to think that everything makes us different. You will find that right from the initial consultaton, we are very unique to our industry. For example we carry EVERY major brand so that your choices are not limited and products are selected based on fit, not because thats all we've got! From there, initial budgets are created and we break it down by treatment, room & really however you would like to see the numbers. Once you go ahead with your order, we meet every two weeks with our entire staff to go over EVERY project on the books. We discuss procurement & delivery issues, as well as do forecasting to ensure that the installation is booked immediately once the products arrive. If you need the install phased, we can do that too! An to cap it all off, we offer our "White Glove Service" to address any warraty and servicing issues for the first two years AT NO CHARGE! Hows that for different?
Do you offer progressive billing for longer term projects?
Absolutely. We provide full reporting as we progress thru the project so that we are only billing for the work being done. We also offer forecasting for future draws based on the timeline of goods arriving & rediness of the site to accept.
What types of control & interface software do you use?
Since we are a multi-line dealer, we offer all major brands for control of your window coverings & smart home systems. Control4, HUnter Douglas, Lutron, Somfy, AOK, Bliss, Neo, Mechoshade & Gaposa Just to name a few!
How do you charge for your services?
Our initial consultations are no charge. Whether "IN HOME" or in our showroom, we offer an hour of our time to meet with you in order to determine best products suited for the project. We then prepare a working budget for your review. Should you wish to proceed we can provide revisions, shop drawings & electrical drawings however a deposit is retained to cover time spent. Should you eventually proceed with the order, we apply a minimum of 50% of the initial fees towards the project.
What types of projects / industries do you work with?
We work in most markets; Residential, Multi-family, Builders, Designers, Developers, Architects, TI Contractors, Hotels, Restaurants, Government, Convention Centers, Sport Facilities, Clinics & Health Care. We have shipped cubicle curtains to Africa, hung drapery for royalty, installed blinds in jail cells, treated windows in church halls & chain sculptures in Calgary's most prestigious facilities. We've been around!
Are You Ready
Start Your Project with Us Today
Our proven process is designed to provide creative designs, functional & affordable products combined with the best installation service & follow up in the industry! Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation and discover how we can help you achieve your project goals.
