Custom home building and remodeling is our passion - creating beautiful homes and spaces that fit your family's lifestyle has been our focus for over two decades. Bret Franks Construction, Inc. is an owner-managed company, and we work directly with homeowners, vendor partners, and tradesmen which translates into a higher quality project within the desired budget. We have long-term relationships with our suppliers and trade professionals enabling these groups to create value and promote seamless quality for homeowners. \n\nThe true strength of our company is the team of professionals we work with. Together we focus on the vision and lifestyle of each client, and Bret Franks Construction is ready to join you on your home building or remodeling journey.\n
Family Owned and Operated building & remodeling company with over 55 years of combined experience. A rated with the BBB. We are dedicated to bringing our clients dreams to reality, and guarantee your satisfaction. We won?t leave until the job is done right. Call or send a message to schedule a free estimate today!
Can Tree Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 25 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n
As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Freewalt Builders did our extensive remodeling project and did a generally excellent job. The demolition involved taking down and hauling off a suspended concrete patio, fireplace and gutting the den, laundry area, kitchen and a bathroom all down to the studs. They pulled all that off, especially breaking up and hauling off that massive suspended concrete patio creatively and inexpensively. Many structural repairs were needed due to leakage around the old fireplace, etc. Nothing fazed them. We had drawn floor plans, deck plans and electrical/gas/water plans for the rebuild. There were some challenges, like the spot where we were going to need a very long laminated beam to support the upstairs as we were pulling out a 16? run of the outside wall. They handled it all easily. Art and co. made some good suggestions for tweaks in a few cases, including getting the maximum square footage gain out of the effort. He brought in good craftsmen for the custom cabinetry (excellent job by John Robertson) and counters (another excellent job by John Baker ? Top That LLC). Good tile and finishing work, and good painting. Appliance installations went well. We put on a multi-level deck around the new expanded areas and decided to go with cedar on all of the visible surfaces and pressure-treated pine for the support posts and underpinnings. Art found a good cedar supplier which helped with the cost quite a bit. He might have gone a little over the top dressing up the deck woodwork, but I have to say it?s pretty. All of the things they built, from the footing for the new sunroom on up to the roof, and everything in between, are built to last. You could park an Abrams tank on that deck! Things to watch out for: We are in Little Rock. Art and his crew and other subcontractors are all from Hot Springs Village and Hot Springs. Since we ended up doing this over the winter (mid-Nov ?13 to mid-May ?14) there were many weather-related delays as they simply could not get here from there. So plan your project accordingly. I think we were Art?s first venture into Little Rock, so we had to help quite a bit with orienting him to local suppliers. But he has a lot of experience with that now! Finally, they got a bit too much going on during about the middle of the project, making for inconsistent crew and supervisor from one day to the next, and some low-results days. So we would tell one person (or Art) a particular, then find it being done differently, and have to re-do. That problem got better before the end of the project, though. Between that and the uncooperative winter weather, it took longer than it ought to have. Which can translate to more $. I think things might have gone more smoothly if the same senior person had been on site week in and week out, as much as possible. All in all, we are very pleased with the results!
I'm Darryl, your Repair Expert. I've always loved fixing things and have cultivated a desire to meet all of your home care needs. I am a Certified Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician, EPA Certification, NCCER Certification & HVAC AAS Degree\n\nWhether you need a major repair or a renovation, I can deliver professional skills at a fair price. It is our highest priority to get the job done right the first time on every assignment. \nWe provide a full consultation to explain available options so that you can choose the service that’s right for your home or business. We strive to meet your project's needs and save you the time!
We have 26 yrs experience and the dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
We are providers of construction services in the area. Our mission is to maintain the highest quality and professionalism from start to finish. We are confident in our results because all our jobs are custom for the needs of each home. We strive for the highest degree of quality products and workmanship. During the years in business, has satisfied many customers. It is our reputation of quality work, professionalism, and customer service our customers continue to rely on us for their needs. To understand the expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer professionally. We base our reputation on service, safety, and quality. Call us today and find out how we can meet all your needs!
The only real drawback to green building is that it’s more expensive up front, with per-square-foot prices sitting 33% higher than what you’d pay to build a traditional home. The higher cost is due to more expensive building materials and more labor to ensure every aspect of the home is as efficient as possible. However, green buildings often save money in the long run, so this is just a temporary downside.
When conducting space planning, building codes and regulations need to be considered. As long as you are taking them into account and discussing them with the architect, you should be able to do your space planning appropriately.
While concrete walls do not need to "breathe" in the traditional sense of the word, they do require waterproofing and dehumidifying methods, particularly in basements below the water table. Concrete both contains moisture from its initial installation and can absorb water when exposed. Ensuring proper basement ventilation , installing a vapor barrier, and controlling water exposure are all important tasks.
Structural engineers draw structural plans, which include detailed drawings of the structural components of a home only. Complete house plans will require additional work from an architect or draftsperson, whose drawings will take the structural drawings into account. They’ll also include more details about the finishing materials and layout of a home, including everything from roofing and flooring materials to the position of furniture, light fixtures, switches, and plumbing fixtures.
It is technically possible to draw your own blueprints, but the process is extremely involved and really demands help from an expert. A professional architect has an understanding of design elements, interior design, the functionality of different rooms in a home, and how everything from furniture, outlets, and light switches should be laid out to serve you and your family best. Hiring an architect for blueprints can get expensive, but it’s the most responsible way to begin a new construction project. If you’re keen on DIYing, you could consider starting the process and then having a professional take over.
The Hensley, AR 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.
