Diamond Certified Resource Custom Home Building Guide
For Bay Area homeowners, hiring a remodeling contractor can feel like a gamble. Too often, people rely on online reviews that can be incomplete, biased or manipulated. Choosing the wrong company can lead to poor workmanship, financial loss and even safety hazards.
Design/build contractors build and remodel a wide variety of home styles. Here's some information about the most common types of services they offer.
Here are some key terms and descriptions that will help you through your design/build project.
Here are some commonly asked questions about design and build construction, as well as hiring and working with a contractor.
How can you outsmart bad contractors and find good local companies that are trustworthy and safe to hire? Find tips and ideas here.
Posted By Matthew Solis
SAN JOSE — An important aspect of any building project is making sure things are done to code. The State of California has rigorous building code standards, both in regard to structural integrity and energy efficiency, so it requires careful diligence to stay in compliance with the law. Due to the stringency of California’s building code, it’s easy for do-it-yourselfers to miss important details. For example, many homeowners do their own shopping for finish materials like faucets and light fixtures, but if they aren’t familiar with code requirements (especially those outlined in the California Green Building Standards Code), they may end up getting materials that aren’t code-compliant. This can result in an expensive mistake when the city inspector informs them that their new fixtures have to be replaced. Read more
SANTA CLARA – When it comes to designing and executing a remodeling project, one of the most important considerations is energy conservation. Building codes require a certain level of energy efficiency, but there are many opportunities to go above and beyond these basic standards to maximize energy conservation in your living space. Insulation By keeping the heat in and the cold out, insulation is a crucial part of maintaining an energy-efficient home. There are a few different types of insulation, all of which entail varying costs and levels of performance. For example, having fiberglass batt insulation in your walls and attic satisfies local building codes and provides a reasonable level of insulation. Read more
SAN JOSE — If you’re a Bay Area homeowner looking to upgrade to a nicer house, you may find yourself in a predicament. After all, due to the high cost of housing, even if you sell your current home, you may not be able to afford a new one. Fortunately, there’s an alternative to relocating: remodeling. By remodeling and/or adding on to your existing house, you can get your dream home without having to pack a single box. Then again, if you’re having major remodeling done to your home, you may want to consider moving out for the duration. While your contractor can make your home livable during the project, there are several good reasons to relocate until the work is complete. Read more
Protect yourself and your construction project from unexpected financial problems. Here are warning signs to determine if your project is in trouble.
Here are some key terms and descriptions that will help you through your design/build project.
Here are some commonly asked questions about design and build construction, as well as hiring and working with a contractor.
Design/build contractors build and remodel a wide variety of home styles. Here's some information about the most common types of services they offer.
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