FAQs
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I was born into this line of work. My father and grandfather were both builders from a young age as well. My father has been a senior project manager at Syracuse University for many years. I have had the advantage of learning many scopes of this business at a young age which has enabled me to learn and adapt with the always improving applications and technologies.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
This is an almost impossible question to answer. I am a general contractor in the truest sense of the word. In my opinion true GC's are a dying breed. I have the knowledge and tools to complete electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, tile, woodwork and so many more aspects of the remodeling industry. This gives us a time advantage as we are not waiting on other trades. While it is still necessary to involve other trades on occasion, the majority of our projects do not have a need for it. That being said, the most common projects we are involved in are kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. These projects range from simple to in depth renovations including relocating load bearing walls and even moving kitchens from one side of the house to the other.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Look for a very in depth proposal. This should include every detail of the project from the prep work to final clean up. Payment schedules should be outlined specifically to include scope completion payments and/or dates. Will project related debris be removed? Is painting included? What responsibilities will be left to the customer?