Why I Started This Business
Thank
you for taking the time to learn more about
my company. ClearView Sun Control Inc officially
opened its doors in 2001. I started my venture
in this business in 1994 as an installer for Security Film catering to the Residential Market. I quickly worked my way up to Trainer/Lead Installer. I was installing solar and decorative films for many of the large skyscrapers in the San Francisco Bay Area for quite some time. I acquired my contractor's license 02/07/2000 and worked independently ever since. Working with many different installers was a turning point for me.
The main reason I decided to start my own company was out of frustration. I had the unique opportunity to work with many different dealer's all over California and I quickly learned that many (not all) dealers weren't in this business for the right reason's, or the reason's I thought they should be. The philosophy was always quantity over quality (although never stated in writing of course), pitching consumer's a common name brand product even if there are other brands that will suit them better (usually because of contractual restrictions) and squeeze out competitors with a max/min theory (maximum volume with lowest delivery costs via lower paid unqualified Installers). Most were not focused, stretched out too thin (taking on far distance projects), offering too many products and services while expecting too much from their employees. You'll find with some research, this continues even today with many of our competitors. Although this approach has worked for many, after all, its kept many larger dealers in business for over 20 or more years, it's just not how we approach our business.
Prior to our opening, in my opinion, the Window Film market was in desperate need of change. We recognized an enormous opportunity for our customers.
Keeping It Simple & Focused
Today ClearView
Sun Control, Inc is known as the 'local' experts
on Glass Retrofit Solutions. This entails installing a Film product to glass specifically designed to enhance the performance or aesthetics for Fade Reduction, Glare, Heat, Safety and Decorative purposes. This is what we do, actually, it's the only thing we do. While competitor's in addition to Window Film offer anything from Garage Floor Enhancements, D.I.Y. products, Vehicle Wraps to Shoe Shine's, we simply focus 100% of our attention to the installation of Professional Window Film for the Residential and Commercial sector.
We
Don't Sell Products, We Sell Solutions!
Clearview was the first to introduce non-reflective Ceramic Films (German Technology) to the Greater Los Angeles in 2001. Ever since that day on August 1 we never lost site of who we are and kept true to our expertise and limitations . We offer solutions to your glass related issues. We were also the first to offer an online bidding tool.
We're purposely small in numbers but big in service. We value ourselves as
a company with high integrity and expertise.
It starts with educating our customers because
we firmly believe a smart customer is our
most valuable customer.
Our reputation and
professional relationships define our success, you can expect fair, well informed
problem solving solutions and friendly service
throughout. We're not your typical cookie cutter company, I believe with a specialty service such as Window Film Consulting and Installation, it requires 10 plus years of on-the-job experience with all types of products with a pro-consumer approach but a positive personality with the right mix of natural talent make a world of difference in this type of work. You will have an experienced technician meet with you for your initial consultation, and that technician will perform your installation. This includes myself!
There are 3 steps to what we do
Consultation: This is were that hands on knowledge and experience really shines through, not too mention access to the worlds most sought after 'premium' products to choose from. We'll figure out which solution will work best with your budget, environment and lifestyle.
Performance: Wouldn't you like the opportunity to interview your installer? Is this person really qualified, could you trust this person to work in your home or business? You'll have that chance with us because our consultant is your installer. Clearview is arguably the most referred company by manufacturer and distributor in the Greater Los Angeles area. After all, they want you to have the best experience so you can hopefully tell your friends and neighbors about their products.
Delivery: This means taking care of our customers, investing in your interests. That's why we're still the only Premium Warranty Dealer in town. It also means personalized service such as access to my personal cell number.
Miss one of these then you miss the bulls eye, but I've painfully learned that not everyone aims for the bulls eye, we do!
Our
consultants are actual technicians, we are
one of the same here, just one small difference
that makes a big impact to what we're all
about!
Custom
Solution's
One
product alone surely can't be the holy grail
of them all. Our core belief system states
that we are a service-based business, not
product-based. That's why we continue to research
our industry, and update our web-site on a
daily basis. As new products come along, we're
always here to keep you informed. If a new
product meets our
specific requirements, we'll include it
in our product offerings. Our staff is trained
to tackle your issue's in an unbiased fashion
and solve it, no matter what it takes.
We
don't do business with Vendors (Distributor's
and Window Film Manufacture's) that insist
in unreasonable contractual terms that require
dealers to only offer Window Film products
through them exclusively, a common and unfortunate
method. This bullying tactic goes against
our Core Belief System and it's not in the
best interest of our customers, period! Call
it common sense perhaps?
Flexibility and Sustained Future
Growth
We
have partnered with one of the industry's
most respected glass security companies named
"GlassLock Inc" of Maryland. GlassLock
Security and Solar Solutions (a Glasslock,
Clearview Joint Venture) is your California
connection to proven glass security products.This
allows us to offer our customers even more
groundbreaking technologies, services and
manpower to help position ourselves for substantial
future growth. GlassLock has worked all over
the world helping make Embassies and Office
Buildings safer for human life and information.
You may wish
to visit GlassLock
Inc. for more info. Or download some brochures
here on our
physical domain. Call GlassLock Security and
Solar Solutions at (310) 372-5413 for your
glass security needs.
From
the moment you call us to the time we leave
your project and beyond, I promise you will
receive professional service throughout that
will exceed your expectations.
Manny
Almeida