building budget

A few questions to ask when selecting a remodeling contractor:

1. How can you assure us that your company will continue to thrive financially and stand behind the homes you build and remodel?

We are a diversified company and remain financially sound through land development, new construction, remodeling projects and our other subsidiary companies. Our pipeline of future projects looks promising with several projects in the design/pricing stage. We have been through several downturns during our 23 years of building and remodeling homes and are well positioned to not only survive, but to take advantage of the economic situation by gaining market share.

2. How do you ensure that you can stick to a budget?

Working diligently in the beginning to ensure selection choices, as well as your needs and desires, are firm priced prior to entering into a contract. This process makes staying on budget much easier. Our best pricing is achieved by sending out clean information and selections to the vendors. Our past experience indicates that our clients spend less than 2% over contract amount, which seems to be less than other builders.

3. How often are you on the job site?

Your project manager will visit the job site daily, depending on the phase of the project. Bottom line, we will make sure the project is built to our high standards. Communication as well as an experienced, reliable project manager is key to any successful project.

Some questions to answer before remodeling:

1. What do you hope to achieve?
2. How long do you plan on staying in your home?
3. How do you see the space being used?
4. How much entertaining?
5. Who will most frequently use the space?
6. What kind of return do you expect on this home renovation investment?

Make a list of the items that you must have in your project. And don’t forget to consider what your family’s needs might be in 5-10 years, it could be very different from your current needs.