The Value in Working with a Design and Build Company far Surpasses Your Beautiful Remodel – Let Us Explain

You get what you pay for. Construction is no different.

Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom is an investment in your home and can come in about the same cost as a mid-to-high end luxury car.  However, the average consumer doesn’t take it upon themselves to build their own vehicle from the ground up.  Or bid out each component- electrical system, glass, upholstery, etc.  So why is it that in the remodeling industry, many homeowners attempt to do just that?

Nowadays it’s relatively easy to purchase supplies from a local home improvement store, watch a video online and start the hammer swinging.  Or bid out each piece to find the lowest bidder in effort to cut costs.  Either scenario puts you, the property owner, as the sole point of contact (ie. Manager) and sole party responsible for decisions (ie. Designer).  This can take a monumental amount of time often underestimated or unaccounted for during your bid process. In short, sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know.

Although it may be difficult for many to step back and see the big picture of the project you are about to undertake – do you embrace and appreciate the upfront value of hiring a design and build company to handle your project? Or will you wait until you’re knee deep in debris and facing more change orders than budgeted for before you realize you have made the wrong choice. Consider before swinging that hammer what you may be getting.

Investing in a team that has open communication and experience helps navigate many pitfalls associated with running a project on your own. What’s it worth to avoid dealing with finger pointing,  falling behind on decisions (which can impact schedule and finish time), under-bidding to get the job (and the corresponding change orders once the work starts) or being pushed off a few days because the subcontractor has a higher paying client demanding their attention?  How about the value of a designer who carries product knowledge, space planning, color, and finish material expertise? And finally, the management and coordination across the board that brings all of these aspects together to keep your project running smoothly and on-time… where all you have to worry about is what to cook for your first meal once the dust settles?

Consider the value found in choosing the right team for the task at hand to make sure you are getting hands on customer service, best design, installation and project management for your buck. Of course this is not to say that a project of this magnitude can’t be managed on your own, but isn’t a phone call and conversation worth the prevention of the aggravation and money wasted when heading into uncharted territory? There’s a reason we offer free consultations and encourage all our prospective clients to take advantage of our expertise. I’ll leave it to you here, but if you need advice, we are here to help.