H & N Custom Homes!
We are building contractors offering exceptional quality and service for remodels, repair, renovations and restoration in your home or business.
Our Services
Design/Build Services New Construction
Additions Full Remodels
Restorations Custom Cabinetry
Repairs Weatherization
Outdoor Living Spaces Decks, Patios
Energy Audits Gas or Wood Fireplaces
Historical Renovations Commercial Projects
The purpose of this website is to give you good information on remodeling and/or renovating a space in your home or business.
Although most of the information relates to existing structures, it also applies to new construction. These principles are sound for any project, so that it can stay on budget and result in matching or exceeding your expectations. Use these tips to evaluate if the contractor you are thinking of using for a project matches your needs, and is capable of performing the job without going over the agreed upon budget.
In multiple surveys, the main concern of finding a contractor is cost overruns. If the accepted bid is relied upon as the maximum of the budget and overruns exceed the budget by a large amount, some homeowners find themselves in deep financial trouble. There are ways to avoid this.
Most cost overruns come from these causes.
• Unanticipated and Hidden structural issues.
Rot, insect damage, and poor original construction that will not pass current code are all major budget busters. The contractor should have anticipated that these issues might be a problem. While unanticipated issues are no one’s fault, the potential for additional expense should have been pointed out prior to the start of the project. The worst surprises, are the one’s no one saw coming. It’s a good idea to leave extra room in your budget for this, and – if all goes well – the money can be used later for better-quality lighting and trim.
• “I changed my mind.”
If you don’t like the paint color in a room, it is not a big deal. If you don’t like how the space works after adding a new wall, it is a big deal. If you are not using an architect to design the space, you need someone who will walk through the renovation and help you visualize the new space.
• The Devil is in the Details!
Before accepting a bid, compare the quality of the materials to be used. Many contractors use the material list as a way to pad the bid, and get their profit.
H & N Custom Homes is here to help! As you peruse our website, we trust that you will get an understanding of our approach to your project and feel confident in our abilities.
