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HB Equipment: Commercial Property Maintenance

Posted by Admin in HB Equipment Company on July 19th, 2009

HB Equipment Company specializes in commercial property maintenance and make-ready.

We work with property management companies and individuals to maintain curb appeal of occupied and vacant building and parking lots. We offer pressure washing on buildings and parking lots, commercial sweeping and parking lot striping. Get new ADA signage to meet federal standards and handicap parking striping.

During the Hurricane Ike disaster, we helped many companies to get back to normal operations quickly. We are certified by TxDOT and the City of Houston. Contact us for a free estimate on your Houston-area property maintenance needs, get a quick quote at: www.hbequipmentco.com

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Choosing a Pressure Washing Company

Posted by Admin in HB Equipment Company on July 19th, 2009

HB Equipment offers five suggestions for getting the most from your next pressure wash project.

#1: Ask for a Free Estimate: Each job is unique and is difficult to get an accurate price over the phone. Request that the power wash contractor make a free on-site visit to meet with you and review your job requirements.

#2: Ask for Client References: Reputable power wash companies who have been in business for several years should have a list of clients who have similar property requirements like yours.

#3: Ask about the Pressure Wash Process: The contractor should be able to provide you with a quick overview of how the power washing process works.

#4: Choose a Contractor Based Upon the Best Value: If you choose a company based upon price only you may not get the best job done right. There are better reasons to base your buying decision upon when it comes to protecting your property investment.

#5: Choose a Bonded / Insured Contractor: Protect your property by choosing a bonded and insured contractor. At the free estimate meeting, the company representative should let you know if they provide background checks on employees, carry property damage insurance and truly care about protecting your business while they are performing their duties.

Harold Barker has been serving property owners in Houston since 1989 with power washing treatments for buildings, driveways and parking lots. We have earned an excellent reputation over the years by offering good value and outstanding customer service to our clients.

We provide free estimates for one-time or a regular servicing schedule. Visit our website at: http://www.HBEquipmentCo.com

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Harold Barker – HB Equipment Company

Posted by Admin in HB Equipment Company on July 5th, 2009

from TXDOT Roadlines Newsletter – April 2008 Edition:
HB Equipment Company was founded by Harold Barker in 1989 in Houston, Texas. The company provides property owners with a variety of maintenance services as well as materials storage/handling equipment. They also distribute new and used warehouse storage products for commercial, wholesale and manufacturers. HB Equipment Company has earned an excellent reputation over the years by offering good value and outstanding customer service.

When Mr. Barker was approached by Design2Train, a Houston-based TAP provider, he was somewhat skeptical at first. The offer of free business consulting and training just
sounded too good to be true, but once he committed to the program, he discovered the TAP services were just what he needed to get his business back on track.

He recently remarked to Autumn Harrison, TAP Program Manager, that “TAP was a blessing to his business.” Since receivingthe TAP training services, HB Equipment has experienced significant growth and Mr. Barker’s motivation to sell has been reinvigorated.

The TAP computer services he requested provided him a manageable blog-based Web site he could update on his own, a new online Quick Quote system to provide customer requests immediately to his e-mail box and search engine optimization (SEO) services to move his Web site up in the Google rankings.

And he received a new logo to help brand his Web site and marketing materials. You are greeted with Mr. Barker’s voice welcoming you when you access his Web site. The first week his Web site went live, he co-authored an article that placed his company on page one of the Google search for the highly competitive terms “power wash Houston.” The article is still live months later, pulling in new customers each week.

Other TAP services HB Equipment received included: creating a business and marketing plan, new business flyers, online advertisements in Yahoo Local, Google Local and
Craigslist. Mr. Barker can now direct clients to his Web site to view or download his brochures and the informative company capability statement. “I can honestly say that the help I received from the TAP services has saved my business. It has allowed me to find and respond to new and established clients without actually having to visit them in person. The Web service is also there 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

“Thank you, TAP and Ms. Miller, for allowing me to participate in this wonderful program/opportunity. It has trulym been a blessing and a God send.” – Harold J. Barker

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