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We provide a full-service custom home and interior firm, inside and out, all phases, from consulting, to design, development, and maintenance support.
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Architechural Renderings |
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Demolition Service |
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Handyman Services |
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Remodeling - Bathroom |
| Automation |
Doors |
Heat & AC |
Remodeling - General |
| Basements/Terrace Levels Finish |
Drywall & Plaster Contractors |
Inspection Services (Home) |
Remodeling - Kitchen |
| Carpentry, Wood Work |
Electrical |
Insulation |
Roofing |
| Cleaning - Carpet, Upholstery |
Energy, Green Solutions |
Interior Decorators & Designers |
Security Systems |
| Cleaning - Waste Removal |
Entertainment, Electronics |
Junk Removal |
Siding and Exterior Walls |
| Cleaning - Mold Remediation |
Excavation, Land Movement |
Landscaping |
Sheetrock Hang/Repair |
| Cleaning - Pressure Washing |
Fences |
Lawn Care, Grounds Maintenance |
Tile |
| Cleaning - Window |
Flooring |
Lighting Installation & Repair |
Tree Services |
| Closet Systems |
Foundations |
Locks & Knobs |
Wallpaper, Wall Coverings |
| Concrete, Brick, Stone, Stucco |
Garages, Awnings, Canopies |
Painting, Staining, Coatings |
Weatherproofing |
| Countertops |
Garage Doors |
Plumbing |
Waterproofing (Interior) |
| Damage Restoration |
Granite Countertops |
Pools, Spas, and Saunas |
Welding, Metal Work |
| Decks, Patios, Porches |
Gutters, Downspouts |
Remodeling - Basement, Attic |
Windows, Coverings |
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Bring us in early! Generally speaking, if you are comparing "apples to apples" most contractors will come in at around the same price. This is because we are all using the same subcontractors and vendors, and operate under similar constraints (wages, insurance rates, office costs, etc.). When there is a significant difference between contractor prices, it is often because of some misunderstanding or ambiguity in the project plans or specifications. It is not uncommon for Change Orders to quickly dwindle away these apparent savings. If there is to be any significant savings, it will be found in the details of the project. How is something to be built? Which details are costly and which offer good value? These are the types of issues that we can help with, and the best results are realized when we begin collaborating with the client and architect early on in the design process.
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Most of us take for granted that our home is our sanctuary. Home is a retreat from work, stress, and day to day hassles. Most remodeling projects are spawned not from utilitarian need, but out of the desire for a more pleasant home environment. Therefore, it's important to address not only the metamorphosis of your refuge, but the impact that construction remodeling will have on your nervous system. Rest assured, we will do everything in our power to reduce any discomfort you may face, including leaving a clean work area at the end of each day.
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First, while we take every reasonable step to minimize
your discomfort during the remodeling process, there will be unavoid
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able disruptions. Construction is a loud, messy business. You are asking us to come into your home, deconstruct a portion of it, and put it back together again. Unfortunately, there's no way around the dust, the pounding, and the strangers-in-your-home intrusion that you will face. We will be in constant communication with you during your remodel. You will hear from the Team Manager assigned to your project on a daily basis. The Team Manager will notify you in advance of the anticipated work to be done so that you we can accommodate your schedule. There will be days when there may be more dust or when there may be strong paint fumes. We will do everything that we can to reduce the dust and to keep the paint fumes to a minimum. However, we may not be able to contain all of the dust or be able to completely ventilate your home to remove all of the paint fumes. Our advice to you is to maintain focus on the end goal. The discomfort will be over before you know it. Please be patient.
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Second, there is a metamorphosis that often occurs during the construction project. While a new addition or remodel is emerging from an idea on paper to an actual project, it is common for the owner to want to add personal touches. The primary vision expands to include more details and possibly higher-grade materials. This is completely normal. It doesn't help matters that even when starting out with the most detailed set of plans, it's still difficult to truly “see” the end result. Most people can't visualize the elements of the construction project until they start to physically fall into place. Often as the project starts to become three-dimensional, the desire to change the initial vision occurs.
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| There are two important considerations to keep in mind when it comes to raising the bar on your project: cost and completion delays. Generally, it's more expensive to make a detail change in the middle of a project than it is to build that detail in from the beginning. Most changes result in prolonging the project, sometimes substantially, which naturally extends the client’s discomfort. |
Our experience has been that most cost increases and construction delays arev driven by client changes that are requested after construction has begun. Therefore, we will spend time with you during the planning stages to review and discuss the details of your project on a room by room basis before construction begins. We will be more than happy to help you analyze the fine points beforehand.
Experience has taught us that no matter how well we plan, unexpected issues will arise with every project. We may be replacing water damaged sheetrock only to open up the area and find wet insulation as well as evidence of mold. |
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| What begins as a relatively minor carpentry job can expand to include insulation replacement and mold |
treatment as well. Many projects involve the use of a contingency plan because there are too many unknowns lying just beneath the surface. With new construction projects, we tend to run into fewer issues. With remodels however, contingencies represent a higher percentage of the overall project. On rare occasions, the total cost of contingencies can exceed the allowance provided in the bid. It's important to understand that unlike ready to use products purchased from a store, the uniqueness of a construction project dictates that some of the “kinks” will be worked out as it progresses. We will work with you to address any contingencies that may arise throughout the duration of your project.
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| Few clients make all of the decisions necessary to generate a definitive budget number up front. Following are some examples of items that can impact the final material and labor costs: tile, flooring, countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, hardware, interior trim, and paint colors. For budgetary purposes we use "allowance" line items to signify these. Once the details of these line items are determined, Change Orders are used to adjust the contract amount to reflect the final decisions. |
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| Change Orders are the documents we use to record changes in the scope of work already agreed upon in the contract. A description of the work, how it will impact the schedule, and how much it will increase or decrease the cost of the project are included. There are two types of Change Orders. The first type involves a change in the scope of work. This is typically client driven, and although it can be used to reduce the scope of work, more often than not we find it used for client "upgrades." The second type of Change Order is related to contingencies. Whenever we run into unforeseen circumstances, we generate a change order to record the details. |
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