People are always asking me what the differences are in our systems versus our competitors. I thought this might be helpful to share with you on what makes us different in the quality of our wall-beds, office-systems, closets, media-centers and garages.
THE VALET ADVANTAGE
Designed to Serve You. A Record of Performance you can Trust.
Customer Survey Feedback – June 2008 through December 2009:
97.7 % of our customers stated that Valet met or exceeded their expectations.
Valet designers received an overall rating of 4.52 on a scale of 1 – 5. Designers are graded on listening skills, consultative approach, product knowledge, design expertise, and follow-through.
Valet installers received an overall rating of 4.7 on a scale of 1 – 5. Installers are graded on arrival time, courteousness, work ethic, cleanliness, and quality of installation.
Design Team:
Valet designers have an average of 15 years industry experience: 4+ times the national average.
All Valet designs are presented in CAD (computer aided design) drawings which virtually eliminate the confusion and misunderstandings associated with hand drawings.
Customer Service:
We commit to a specific installation date(s) and have a 96.6 % On Time delivery record.
Every installation date is confirmed in writing.
Our customer service department can be reached 24/7 via our online service request form. All service requests are responded to within 48 hours and typically within 24 hours.
Environmental Awareness:
Valet Custom Cabinets and Closets manufacturing facility is licensed under the Composite Panel Associations Environmentally Preferred Product Downstream Program – EPP 95. Over 95% of the material used to make Valet Custom’s products comes from pre-consumer recycled materials.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): Valet products can contribute to MR (Materials and Resources) LEED Credits 4.1/4.2. http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=855
Valet Custom uses only Melamine edge banding tape on its laminate furniture and closet systems vs. the industry standard PVC tape. Melamine tape is environmentally friendly and does not include lead or chlorine, both of which are contained in PVC.
Safety First:
Valet’s production and installation teams have been injury free since December 2007. 548 work days and counting!
OUR PRODUCTS
General Product Features and Facts:
Valet’s laminated furniture and closets use only eco-friendly non-fading/non-yellowing
melamine edge banding tape. Most competitors still use PVC tape.
Limited lifetime warranty backed by Valet’s 30 + years of continuous performance.
Furniture:
Discrete 1/8” diameter adjustable shelf holes vs. larger industry standard 1⁄4” holes.
No exposed hardware, including external adjustable shelving.
Soft close drawer track and door hinges throughout.
Unique and proprietary products created and sold exclusively by Valet Custom.
Wall Beds: The Bay Area’s leading wall bed specialist
Over 4,000 installations to date.
15 separate sizes and styles.
Featuring Valet’s proprietary wall bed table.
Unlimited custom configurations.
Every installation completed by a Certified Valet Custom installer who has successfully fulfilled our training requirements and has a minimum of 2 years experience.
Closets: Three separate lines to meet anyone’s style and budget
Valet Basics – Budget priced with the quality and service Valet Custom is known for:
Guaranteed installation within two weeks
Valet Classic – Offers added elegance and storage with our exclusive Valet features
Locking adjustable shelving s Decorative continuous tops with no exposed hardware s 16” deep<
/p>system vs. industry standard 14” deep
Siena Collection Distinctive Closets – The ultimate in luxury.
All wood construction – multiple species and finishes
1 1/8” thick partitions and shelving
Fine wardrobe features throughout
Garages: Maple Melamine same price as white
Metal dowel construction – no staples
1” thick shelves, tops and bottoms vs. industry standard 3⁄4”
1 mm thick edge banding vs. industry standard 0.4 mm thick