"Jeffrey came out to my sisters house to fix and replace the flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. He was absolutely fantastic and detail oriented. He created, cut, and stained a new floor transition for our wood floors right out of thin air and has every tool imaginable for remodeling. He’s been out early morning and late night. Just 10/10 fantastic!"
"Doors look very nice but I would like to be happier with the hinges. They are soft close and work fine on the smaller doors but not as good on larger doors and take room inside the cabinets because they extend inward but I would still use Newman again"
"When my husband and I decided to tear down and rebuild our decks, we had no idea who to call. We had seen the Home Advisor commercial and decided to look on the website to find builders in our area. There we met David who owns Pro Con Construction. We called David and he came over the very next day. We explained exactly what we wanted and he made notes and took measurements. He came back with an estimate we could work with and we signed a contract for the work that week. His crew were here in just a few days to start. David and his crew were very respectful of us and our home and worked very hard to get the job done. Our decks are now completed and BEAUTIFUL!! We absolutely recommend David and Pro Con Construction. They are very professional and accommodating and we will certainly use Pro Con for any future building and remodeling projects. !!!"
"It was superb! Highly professional and friendly. The pricing was competitive,they showed up on time, the quality was almost perfect. The owner was Glenn was very detailed about his work. I've already recommend them of my colleagues."
"Our furnace motor was making a loud noise, and Chris Suttles came by and diagnosed the problem shortly after I called. He fixed the problem that afternoon, and the furnace is now quieter than it's ever been. I asked him to come by the next week and give the furnace a tune-up and clean the heating ducts. When Chris opened one of the supply ducts, he found the inside of the ducts had a sticky, oil-like coating. I decided to replace the ductwork, and he replaced all of the ductwork in 2 days. The air coming out of our vents is now cleaner, warmer, and stronger."
"Over the last few years, my family (including 3 dogs) and I have worn out the carpet in my basement. I thought this year would be a good opportunity to swap out the old worn out carpet for something new. The guys with Clark Home Services were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. They gave me a fair quote and even recommend places I could look if I wanted to do the work myself. Will definitely be calling them in the future!!"
"I had Will come to the house on two separate occasions to install baby gates and to pressure wash the front porch. He did such a good job and I look forward to hiring him for any jobs in the future!"
"The project went very well, even though the hurricane. The guys were very professional and courteous at all times. I love the pantry they built. I would definitely hire them again for any new project!"
"High quality with a good level of professionalism. Anthony seems very knowledgeable about what he does. We have used him multiple times with great success. We highly recommend him to others and would use him in the future."
Yes, designing builds to fit space constraints and meet functional needs.
While you will always work with a team of professionals at some point during your home build, homeowners with experience can take on some part of the process. Manage the initial brainstorm, brief writeup, and floor layout phase with minimal assistance before contacting a general contractor. And while you can purchase stock blueprints for some home designs, it's always best to speak with professionals when choosing one ideal for your property.
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.
You have three options in terms of professionals who can draw up blueprints: a draftsperson, an architect, or a structural engineer. A draftsperson can sometimes draw up plans for new construction, but they more often work from approved plans for alterations or to provide 3D drawings. Architects are usually the best option for standard residential construction projects. Structural engineers might be necessary for custom home builds or for alterations that could affect your home’s structural integrity. Draftsmen cost the least of the three, followed by architects and then structural engineers.
The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.
The Blue Ridge, VA 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.
