Remodeling & Home Improvement

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

A. Check references. That is the single most important thing in my opinion. Probably just as important is asking the right questions. You want to know what kind of project the reference had done. Was it an upscale bathroom remodel or adding an economy toilet in a mobile home? You need to try to match the type of contractor you're looking for with the type of project you want built, and make sure they can do the work to your expectations.

Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?

A. I would say the number one thing is a realistic budget. This is really not the easiest thing for a customer to come up with, but talking to as many people they know who have done a similar project and doing plenty of online research is a good start. Remodeling Magazine puts out a Cost vs. Value report every year and that's a great place to get a realistic idea of what things may cost. Of course, it's just a single pricing example for each type of project, but it still helps a lot.

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

A. Our meticulous attention to detail and in depth knowledge of proper modern construction techniques insure that your project will be built to the highest level of attractiveness and durability, and we'll give you fantastic customer service and warranty service throughout the process!

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. The satisfaction I feel when a customer looks at me and says "I love my new [bathroom, kitchen, basement...]!!" I also love performing all the different tasks needed to do great remodeling work, from initially meeting with a new client down to cleaning up the finished project that last time.

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

A. That remodeling is not easy, especially kitchens and baths. There is a ton of design work that goes in on the front end of a successful project and a lot of pricing and estimating work as well. Some people also tend to think the trades don't require any intelligence or in depth technical knowledge to perform well. This is definitely not true, particularly in today's age of ever increasing product offerings for the building industry as well as the expanding field of building science.

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

A. When I was growing up my father was(and still is) an avid remodeler. I lived through ongoing renovations for a good portion of my childhood. I performed my first demolition job at age 9, helping to tear down a brick wall with a hammer and flat bar and was always helping dad out when he needed an extra pair of hands. I knew I was learning lots of curse words from pop, what I didn't realize at the time: I was also learning to love tearing apart old houses and rebuilding them into something greater than the original.