FAQ - General Contractors Frequently Asked Questions

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What's the first thing I should consider when remodeling?</div> <div> <I><B><U>Definitely the first thing</U></B></I><B> you want to think about is how much money you have to spend on your project. </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Do you have the money to complete the project you have in mind?</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">We can help you estimate your project from the outset.</B></div> <bR> <div> 2. When should I first contact a contractor?</div> <div> <B>The best time to contact us is </B><I><B><U>at the very beginning</U></B></I><B> of your project, when you are first sketching out your plans on paper, even before you consider calling an architect.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>3. Do you provide architectural services?</B></div> <div> <I><B><U>Yes, we have an architect</U></B></I><B> that can help you plan your project and we are able to provide all the necessary blueprints and specifications for a remodel project.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>4. What are some other common concerns in remodeling?</B></div> <div> <B>Whether you are considering a facelift to kitchen or a full-scale addition to your house, you’ll want to consider</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">how you will use the space, </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">the colors you like, </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">the fixtures and appliances, </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">surface materials for countertops, </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">flooring, </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">windows,</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">and always: </B><I><B><U>your floorplan</U></B></I><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>5. What’s the most common mistake people make when remodeling?</B></div> <div> <I><B><U>They underestimate</U></B></I><I><B> </B></I><B>the amount of time, energy and money it will take to create their dream project.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>6. How can I avoid this mistake?</B></div> <div> <I><B><U>Be realistic</U></B></I><B> with your goals at the outset. </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Get good advice first before proceeding. </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Read as much as you can and talk with other people who have done similar remodel projects. </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Once you have a remodel plan and budget, stick to it.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Many people change their minds in the middle of a project that impact the project’s schedule and budget.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>7. What if I just need some advice, but I'm not ready to start yet</B><B>?</B></div> <div> <B>Call us.</B></div> <div> <I><B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">We are happy to help consult with you.</U></B></I><B> </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f099660000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">We have decades of experience and can offer expert advice, plan review, all the way up to estimate, planning and completing the entire project.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <a href="index.htm" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-699/o.jpg" alt="Home" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Green" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="True" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="10" csb-font-color-o="8224000" csb-font-color-h="128" 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