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What Sets Helicon Apart? Service!

by | Jun 5, 2011

When I was first tasked with writing a blog for Helicon Foundation Repair, I thought, sure, no problem. I’ve researched sinkhole occurrences, the most affected areas in the state, why they happen, etc., all in the name of education for myself. But when it comes to writing a blog post, I’m sometimes at a loss for subject matter.

My job with Helicon is primarily marketing sinkhole repair in Hillsborough, Hernando, Pinellas, Pasco and surrounding counties. So you can say that I “get around.” I spend my days talking about a subject that no one wants to talk about, sinkholes. Sinkholes aren’t sexy, people. And in a lot of ways they are taboo and/ or associated with fraud. So how does a company such as Helicon Foundation Repair compete with the seemingly endless number of foundation repair companies out there?

Service!

Helicon strives to be the best. Foundation repairs take time, weeks even. You want a company who strives for excellence in all areas.

We only use the highest quality materials, employ a regularly trained and honest workforce, and have a management team with a commitment to excellence. Service that is professional, prompt, and done with a smile, is the type of service that people appreciate most. It’s also the type that will prompt you to recommend our services without hesitation. And that is what sets Helicon apart.

Remember, you can choose the company you use. We hope you choose Helicon, because we care as much as you do.

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About the Author:

Jay Silver

Jay Silver is the Founder and President of Helicon, a family-owned and operated Florida geotechnical construction company specializing in foundation repair, underpinning, soil stabilization, concrete lifting, sinkhole repair, seawall repair, deep foundations, and ground improvement solutions.

Since starting Helicon in 2004, Jay has helped grow the company into Florida’s most trusted foundation repair company, serving homeowners, realtors, engineers, contractors, property managers, municipalities, commercial property owners, and builders across the state. Jay is passionate about educating the market and helping customers make confident decisions about foundation repair, soil stabilization, seawall repair, and geotechnical construction solutions.

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