Remodeling Expert

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Most common jobs are bath and kitchen remodels.
Also we perform additions, install windows, doors, custom trim, decks, fences, and arbors. We also like to work on interior office and business tenant finish.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. To know basically what you want first by looking at other people's homes, through magazines, etc.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. How do you see the entire project from the beginning?
By experience mostly, but paying special attention to the smallest details while seeing the big picture.

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I have over 30 years experience working in a wide variey of environments from custom homes to commercial retail centers. I always have the customers' highest good in mind.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I like the complete process from inception, design, and the building. I can then look at the finished product with pride.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Most customers commonly ask me how long will the project take. I answer with a clear understanding based on spending more time with the schedule than necessary.

Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?

A. Yes. I was 3 years old, sitting in my Dad's old tool shed with the dirt floor and wood planks. I was wearing coveralls and driving a 16 penny nail into a piece of wood ( with a hammer ) looking up at him as he took my picture, not realizing at the time I would have a life-long career as a carpenter in construction! I think he actually set the nail in the board for me, though.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. How much work and time it takes to do a good job.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I started working with my father doing carpentry work on our home as a teenager. I went into full time work as a carpenter after college graduation.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I am just finishing up a Master Bath and
Walk-In closet in a home inn Sunnyvale which I am pleased to say the owners were happy with and It was completed on time and under budget.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. Keeping up to date with the latest Green Building trends is very important to share this knowledge of techniques and new products with my clients.

Q. If you were advising someone who wanted to get into your profession, what would you suggest?

A. Be aware that the remodeling and construction business is very detailed oriented and not always a money maker. Be sure the bid is correct, the owners know exactly what they are getting, and choose the type of jobs that you do best.