Many home improvements such as porch construction, roofing, siding, and window replacement may not require professional design services and can best be handled by the experienced contractor whose knowledge of materials and methods has been gained by years of experience on the job.
Be sure to deal with a professional. Even though the job may be relatively small, its successful completion is important to you. Small jobs, too, need careful planning and attention to details. A reputable remodeling contractor will not give you a sketchy proposal hastily drawn on the back of a napkin.
The Design/Build Contractor:
Design/Build is a concept developed to benefit the remodeling homeowner by providing both quality design and construction services within the same general contracting company.
A few of the advantages of working with a design/build firm are:
- Knowing project costs – a design/build contractor knows job costs, so throughout the design process, the project is being engineered to fit your budget and needs.
- Communications – Remodeling is a very complex process. Developing clear specifications and precise, reasonable plans are crucial aspects of every project. The lines of communication developed in the design stage prepare the groundwork for a clear, well-run remodeling project.
- Teamwork – When you contact with a professional design/build firm, you become part of a team whose goal is to design and construct a project that will fit your needs.
Architect / Designer:
In cases where your professional remodeler does not provide design services, you may wish to seek the assistance of a professionally trained architect. It is best to work with a designer experienced with remodeling; he or she will be more sensitive to the special challenges that remodeling presents.
The decision to involve a designer in your remodeling plans does not always pertain to a certain price or size of job. Your own needs, desires and ability to verbalize what it is you want will determine whether or not you need an architect.
Choosing the right designer will provide you with a person who is able to help clarify the goals of your project and prioritize your agenda.
So who do you call?
Well here is the good news. BLUELINESarchitect can help, whether you have a small repair that calls for a craftsman or a simple bathroom update that only needs a remodeling contractor. No matter if you have a complex remodeling project or a major addition, BLUELINESarchitect is able to handle the call. We are architects, craftsmen and remodelers working together with you to help achieve your particular goal.
Services we provide:
- Design / Build
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