Showing posts with label home building Spain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home building Spain. Show all posts

Wednesday, 26 September 2012

You wouldn´t ask your builder to cut your hair?


So why ask your electrician to do your home automation system? 

We have all seen it no matter what our industry - there is always someone who thinks they can do your job even if it’s not their chosen profession. Now I am not saying you need to call in a professional for every little job but with projects of size and complexity the advice of a professional with knowledge of their specific sector and experience in the field during the installation process is invaluable.

Do people genuinely believe they are going to save money in the long term because quotes appear cheaper to start with?  A semi skilled mate is no substitute for someone with a working knowledge and ability to supply and execute solutions to a given situation within their area of expertise as they arise, surely?

One example I can strongly relate is what I refer to as my 'green fingered effort'. I have a medium sized terrace where I successfully grow more tomatoes than I can eat, a selection of herbs for the kitchen, bamboo for shade and jasmine to make it smell and look nice.  But in truth it is a functional garden that only works well in the summer months.
I always thought having a professional gardener is a nice idea but really there isn´t much to it if you have the time yourself. But having worked closely with professional gardeners over the past couple of years I can appreciate there is a definite skill to it.

Knowing what plants will look good together when they flower, ensure they are placed in the correct position to get the right light / shade ratio and plants that can handle the local environment to do properly is an art.
I have even been taught about “companion plants”, planting in groups where the plants help each other to thrive and repel insects.

So would I get a gardening company to come round and tend my terrace? Probably not, but I would if I moved to a house with a reasonable garden. I would want to know that my garden is in good hands, that they know how to make my garden “work” how I want it to and address any problems that might arise. Letting me to get on with what I am good at and just enjoying the garden for what it is in my down time.

Calling a company that specialise in the trade you want will ensure that you get the end result you desire, hassle free.

So if you are planning a home entertainment system then get advice from people in the know and not some faceless person on the internet, your mate in the pub or your electrician who can only supply a very basic solution.

Contact us at Future Lifestyle for your free, no obligation consultation. We promise not to give you any gardening tips!!

Thursday, 6 January 2011

Why do some people insist that home automation just doesn´t work?

This attitude is becoming more common as our industry matures. The problem lies with peripheral tradesman trying to muscle in on the home automation explosion... electricians, satellite engineers and even computer technicians have all tried to get in on the act... people that do not have the appropriate skill set have been short changing the customer by installing a system poorly... 

you wouldn´t ask dentist to take a look at your feet now would you?? 


We have been to meet potential clients only to be put on the back foot because of the integrator of his previous installation hadn't properly designed and carried out the job. We explain that the home automation systems that he will be purchasing for this home are different and better than his last one. Manufacturers and integrators alike have learned from (and listened to) clients just like him to make the current products enhance his lifestyle effortlessly, rather than serve as a source of aggravation. We have met clients who felt the same way he does and now regrets his decision to not at least pre-wire for resale value. The pre-planning of the design, materials and installation of just the tubework alone for such a system is a worthwhile exercise. It can be used as an added feature of the house when it comes to sell it, even if you do not use the pre-installation yourself.

Systems continue to become more reliable and robust as each generation is refined.

Architects in Spain are slowly understanding that houses of a certain standard should at the very least have some kind of control. Whether is be for the lights, air conditioning or a complete entertainment system. So if you are about to build a new house or renovate your existing home now is the time to think about at least pre-installing for a home automation system.  And if you do want to move into the future, go with a company that has experience in such installations. True, the electrician or even your mate from the pub may be able to do it cheaper, but a well thought out design is the key to a good and secure system. 

 Installations that will grow & adapt to your wants and needs.

In truth 'you can´t win 'em all.....' Some people get their fingers burnt by inexperienced installation companies and understandably do not want to go down the same road again. We feel for these people, they have spent good money and have been sold short and now wonder what all the fuss is about with things such as, HD and 3D content, surround sound amps set ups and Blu-ray DVD. If you are one of those then maybe now is the time to give our industry another try. With the right installation company you will not be disappointed.

Words like simple, improved, dependable, enhanced, easier, stable, trouble-free, less complicated best describe a Future Lifestyle installation.

If you would like to know more about designing a home of the future or you need help with an underperforming installation, give the Future Lifestyle team a call and book a free consultation. Let us help you put your faith back in technology.......

email info@futurelifestyle.es or call +34 902 107 227