Should I hire a construction manager for new construction?

• <div><p>A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/construction-management-fees.htm">construction managers are pricey</a>, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.</p></div>

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Q: What factors affect building costs?

• <div><p>The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.</p></div>

Q: Where are most load-bearing walls located?

• <div><p>Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I need a structural engineer?

• <div><p>You need to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hire-a-structural-engineer.htm">hire a structural engineer</a> when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer. </p></div>

Q: How do material selection and structural changes influence the cost of a garage remodel?

• <div><p>Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.</p></div>

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Last update on February 04, 2025

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This is a well-known business in the Vassalboro area. I've used them for tree work twice. I know 3 other people who have used them and were very happy. If needed, they have the skills to do complex tree work, near structures and power lines. Nice people. Easy to work with and competent.
Pro Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2024
Jason has completed a few projects for me from exterior siding, to a small kitchen remodel and exterior door replacement. His attention to detail on the finished carpentry was what impressed me most. Definitely look forward to hiring him for future projects.
Jason Fuller Construction & Remodeling Contractor
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Reviewed in January 2024
Superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. Challenging project due to age of structure and length of time needs have existed. A pleasure to do business with this craftsman.
A.S. Painting & Projects
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Reviewed in March 2023
This company was very helpful in clearing out my property; and various projects I had around the house. Very friendly to work with. Went above and beyond expectations! Will definitely be using this company again and recommend to everyone I know.
#1 Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2022
They removed old flooring and laid new waterproof vinyl planks. It came out beautifully and the quality was top notch! We are very pleased with Joes workmanship and definitely plan on hiring him for future flooring projects.
Berglund Flooring Co
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Reviewed in June 2021
They were prompt, flexible, and professional. The company handled every aspect of the build from ground prep to finished product. Great communication and high quality workmanship. Happy to have hired them for this project and look forward to the next one.
HarrisConstruction
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Reviewed in July 2018
BPS did a full roof install on a historic chapel in Vassalboro Maine. The job was of very high quality, the price was very competitive and actually one of the lower prices we received, and BPS owner researched with insurance rep to be sure that materials (underlayment in this case) would be most...
BPS Roofing and General Construction
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Reviewed in August 2015
I asked for a patio to be installed using pavers and for the grading to be done so that the level of the ground next to the house could be corrected to be 6 inches from siding to ground/patio. He said he did not think he could do 6 inches but could do 4 inches clearance. I said the 6 inches was...
MID-COAST MASONRY
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Reviewed in August 2015
Bruce was initially hired to shingle the roof of our garage and a portion over our house. Due to hidden structural issues he had to do much more than that. We had to have vents put in, an extension over our garage, replace panels, gutter work, metal work, and more shingling done than initially...
Marshall Builders Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
TERRIBLE FROM DAY ONE. FIRST FOOTINGS WERE NOT POURED BELOW THE FROST LINE THEN THE FOOTINGS WERE NOT CALCULATED PROPERLY, WHICH CAUSED THE POST TO HANG OFF THE FOOTINGS, ONE ONE POST WE COMPLAINED SO MUCH THAT THE COMPANY ADDED MORE CONCRETE AROUND THE FOOTING HOMEOWNER OFFERED TO HIRE A...
Richmond Gerrish Home Improvement
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Solid Framing Engineering, LLC

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Serving Windsor, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Jacob Schott of Solid Framing Engineering was/is phenomenal is his support as a structural engineer. Mr. Schott listened, and heard, what the requirements were. He proposed acceptable, structurally engineered solutions in a timely, professional and thorough manner. We hired Jacob Schott of Solid Framing Engineering to aid in ensuring that residential new build actions would adhere to structural safety & longevity standards. Our requirements consisted of a rather large deck, a bridge (12?x29?) with a cover/portico section and exaggerated soffits. All these requirements were in Mid-coast Maine where significant winds, attacking from various directions, are prevalent and cause for multi-axis planning to control potential environmental considerations. Mr. Schott continued to provide engineering advice/direction after the sub contractor failed to adhere to specifications and induced the need for modified engineering solutions?even after having concluded the initial scope of work."

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New England Home Renovations LLC

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Serving Windsor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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"Everything went wonderfully with this company. They were very professional, listened to exactly what my problem was, and explained to me how they were going to diagnose the problem and/or solve it before doing any actual work. Once they started, the team (three people came) worked together like a well-oiled machine. One was in the room with diagnostics, one was at the fuse box looking for possible problems there, and the third went into the crawlspace beneath our house to look at the physical wiring. Once the problem was found (there was a faulty wire beneath the house that had come loose from the junction box), it was fixed and tested within minutes and another full diagnostic was done to make sure there were no other possible issues. They cleaned up after themselves very neatly. They also replaced the light switch with a dimmer switch at no extra cost! Well within my budget, and came in even lower than their original (FREE) estimate! I would highly recommend this company to anyone in the Bergen County area.
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Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

The costs depend on the type of wood, labor, roofing material, permits, and whether additional storage or enclosed walls are included.

Most load-bearing walls are exterior, though they can also be interior.

You need to hire a structural engineer when building or modifying any component with a structural load in your home. Common situations where you would need a structural engineer include home inspections when buying or selling a home, investigating possible issues with your foundation, beams, load-bearing walls, or chimneys, breaking ground on a new home or structure on your property, and renovating an old part of your home that could threaten any structural integrity. Home additions and bump-outs also require an engineer.

Costs depend on material choices, labor, and the extent of structural modifications.

A construction manager is particularly useful in the case of a large-scale build with custom design elements, so it’s usually worth it to hire one. They can help manage your budget, maintain quality control, oversee timelines, and navigate unexpected hurdles. While construction managers are pricey, they can actually save money in the long run by identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring the project stays within budget.

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