"Richard and crew called and arrived and were so nice. The guys worked hard cleaned up everything . I had prices from several and theirs was great. I highly recommend Richard and his crew"
"I gave them a B for price because the cost of the job was exactly what they gave me as an estimate. The estimate was $500 and that was the bill. Now, if I got a cost breakdown detailing hours of labor and materials used and those two things came exactly to $500 that would be ok but I got a bill for exactly $500 which matched the estimate. I've never has a contractor bill match what they gave as the estimate."
"Stephen and team did and excellent job and kept us abreast through the process. This was most helpful since our primary residence is in Atlanta, GA and much was sight-unseen until the project was completed. Highly recommend and will use again"
We wanted to remodel our newly purchased condo but didn't think we'd be able to afford all the projects we had in mind because of the limitations of our budget. A couple of local contractors in Gulf Shores had estimated a minimum cost of $40,000. We contacted Help-Around-the-House based on favorable Angie's List reviews and found that they more than live up to their great reputation. Dan Parks and his team worked closely with us from start to finish, not only helping us to stay within our budget but also coming up with ideas that were better than what we originally had in mind. All of the work was of high quality, yet it was done amazing fast. We couldn't be more satisfied with the final result. We definitely recommend Dan Parks and the Help-Around-the-House team to anyone who wants high quality work done at a fair price.
"We were very satisfied with J and A Construction. He was prompt when it came to looking over project, giving us an estimate, performing work (went over and above), completed project to our satisfaction. Will and already have recommend this contractor."
An architect is usually involved in the process of determining the layout and structural features and requirements of the home itself, taking into account the local codes, climate, and materials needed to make the home structurally sound. Architects may communicate more with contractors and subcontractors throughout the building process. In comparison to architects, interior designers typically focus on the aesthetics of a home interior and possibly exterior, helping the homeowner decide on color schemes, textures, and materials to incorporate into the design.
Professional remodelers streamline the process, manage permits, and handle renovations efficiently—significantly mitigating risk while maintaining standards.
Regular meetings, reviewing drafts, and providing input on materials help align the project with your vision.
Buying a house is easier than building one from scratch. Buying an existing home is almost always faster, even if you need to make renovations once you move in. When you hire the right team to build a home, they will simplify the design and build phases so that there is little guesswork throughout the process, but building new construction will almost always take longer than buying an existing home.
Building designers charge between $2,000 and $50,000, depending on project scope, complexity, and customization.
The Orange Beach, AL homeowners’ guide to subcontracting services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Homeowners can enclose their porches in a few different ways—each having their own price tag. Learn what contributes to the total cost to enclose a porch and how you can reduce the bill.
There are several steps you should take before hiring one or several subcontractors. This guide leads you through the necessary research and questions you should ask before hiring a subcontractor for your next home project.
Learning how to hire subcontractors can help your home renovation run smoothly, whether you’re a general contractor or a homeowner handling things directly.