Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you licensed and insured?
YES on both items: Our California Contractor License #878235 and we are fully insured from liability to commercial auto coverage and workers’ comp.
What is Cost Plus Pricing?
During the Estimate process, we make our best effort to estimate actual costs for the total project. As the project moves along, we bill our customers for actual costs incurred and add a 20% margin that (aside from our profit) includes our liability insurance costs and other business expenses. All costs are clearly outlined and itemized so you know exactly what we pay and what you pay.
What is a Change Order and how do you deal with it?
A change order is a request for work that is in addition to already provided estimate. This is a common occurrence and can be a result of evolving thinking around the remodel or discovery of new design elements, among other things. Change orders are treated in the same way as original estimates and are billed on a Cost Plus basis. We also clearly delineate change orders so you can see what you were originally planning to spend and how that’s changed due to additional work.
What are your hours on the construction site?
We generally start between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and finish between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.. We will do our best to accommodate special requests around your schedule.
Do you have your own crew or do you use subcontractors?
We use a blend of our own team and subcontractors. This allows us to be efficient in terms of project duration and ability to provide you with the right skillsets for highly specialized work. Generally, our crew is responsible for project management and site maintenance, framing, finish carpentry, millwork and cabinetry, detail and finishing work. We bring in trusted subcontractors to perform electrical, plumbing and sewer, HVAC, roofing, stucco and drywall, concrete, paint and other tasks as needed
Do you provide ongoing project updates?
At the start of every project we provide a GANTT project chart that is updated weekly so you can see exactly where the timelines are and how much of the project has been completed. We also provide weekly financial tracking
Do you provide design services?
We provide basic design services: simple floor plans, renderings, conceptual designs. We work with trusted architects, designers and realtors who we would be glad to refer to our clients as part of the process
Have another question?
We’d love to hear from you!
We’d love to hear from you!
We’d love to hear from you!
Are you licensed and insured?
YES on both items: Our California Contractor License #878235 and we are fully insured from liability to commercial auto coverage and workers’ comp.
What is Cost Plus Pricing?
During the Estimate process, we make our best effort to estimate actual costs for the total project. As the project moves along, we bill our customers for actual costs incurred and add a 20% margin that (aside from our profit) includes our liability insurance costs and other business expenses. All costs are clearly outlined and itemized so you know exactly what we pay and what you pay.
What is a Change Order and how do you deal with it?
A change order is a request for work that is in addition to already provided estimate. This is a common occurrence and can be a result of evolving thinking around the remodel or discovery of new design elements, among other things. Change orders are treated in the same way as original estimates and are billed on a Cost Plus basis. We also clearly delineate change orders so you can see what you were originally planning to spend and how that’s changed due to additional work.
What are your hours on the construction site?
We generally start between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and finish between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.. We will do our best to accommodate special requests around your schedule.
Do you have your own crew or do you use subcontractors?
We use a blend of our own team and subcontractors. This allows us to be efficient in terms of project duration and ability to provide you with the right skillsets for highly specialized work. Generally, our crew is responsible for project management and site maintenance, framing, finish carpentry, millwork and cabinetry, detail and finishing work. We bring in trusted subcontractors to perform electrical, plumbing and sewer, HVAC, roofing, stucco and drywall, concrete, paint and other tasks as needed
Do you provide ongoing project updates?
At the start of every project we provide a GANTT project chart that is updated weekly so you can see exactly where the timelines are and how much of the project has been completed. We also provide weekly financial tracking
Do you provide design services?
We provide basic design services: simple floor plans, renderings, conceptual designs. We work with trusted architects, designers and realtors who we would be glad to refer to our clients as part of the process
Are you licensed and insured?
YES on both items: Our California Contractor License #878235 and we are fully insured from liability to commercial auto coverage and workers’ comp.
What is Cost Plus Pricing?
During the Estimate process, we make our best effort to estimate actual costs for the total project. As the project moves along, we bill our customers for actual costs incurred and add a 20% margin that (aside from our profit) includes our liability insurance costs and other business expenses. All costs are clearly outlined and itemized so you know exactly what we pay and what you pay.
What is a Change Order and how do you deal with it?
A change order is a request for work that is in addition to already provided estimate. This is a common occurrence and can be a result of evolving thinking around the remodel or discovery of new design elements, among other things. Change orders are treated in the same way as original estimates and are billed on a Cost Plus basis. We also clearly delineate change orders so you can see what you were originally planning to spend and how that’s changed due to additional work.
What are your hours on the construction site?
We generally start between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and finish between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.. We will do our best to accommodate special requests around your schedule.
Do you have your own crew or do you use subcontractors?
We use a blend of our own team and subcontractors. This allows us to be efficient in terms of project duration and ability to provide you with the right skillsets for highly specialized work. Generally, our crew is responsible for project management and site maintenance, framing, finish carpentry, millwork and cabinetry, detail and finishing work. We bring in trusted subcontractors to perform electrical, plumbing and sewer, HVAC, roofing, stucco and drywall, concrete, paint and other tasks as needed
Do you provide ongoing project updates?
At the start of every project we provide a GANTT project chart that is updated weekly so you can see exactly where the timelines are and how much of the project has been completed. We also provide weekly financial tracking
Do you provide design services?
We provide basic design services: simple floor plans, renderings, conceptual designs. We work with trusted architects, designers and realtors who we would be glad to refer to our clients as part of the process
Are you licensed and insured?
YES on both items: Our California Contractor License #878235 and we are fully insured from liability to commercial auto coverage and workers’ comp.
What is Cost Plus Pricing?
During the Estimate process, we make our best effort to estimate actual costs for the total project. As the project moves along, we bill our customers for actual costs incurred and add a 20% margin that (aside from our profit) includes our liability insurance costs and other business expenses. All costs are clearly outlined and itemized so you know exactly what we pay and what you pay.
What is a Change Order and how do you deal with it?
A change order is a request for work that is in addition to already provided estimate. This is a common occurrence and can be a result of evolving thinking around the remodel or discovery of new design elements, among other things. Change orders are treated in the same way as original estimates and are billed on a Cost Plus basis. We also clearly delineate change orders so you can see what you were originally planning to spend and how that’s changed due to additional work.
What are your hours on the construction site?
We generally start between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and finish between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.. We will do our best to accommodate special requests around your schedule.
Do you have your own crew or do you use subcontractors?
We use a blend of our own team and subcontractors. This allows us to be efficient in terms of project duration and ability to provide you with the right skillsets for highly specialized work. Generally, our crew is responsible for project management and site maintenance, framing, finish carpentry, millwork and cabinetry, detail and finishing work. We bring in trusted subcontractors to perform electrical, plumbing and sewer, HVAC, roofing, stucco and drywall, concrete, paint and other tasks as needed
Do you provide ongoing project updates?
At the start of every project we provide a GANTT project chart that is updated weekly so you can see exactly where the timelines are and how much of the project has been completed. We also provide weekly financial tracking
Do you provide design services?
We provide basic design services: simple floor plans, renderings, conceptual designs. We work with trusted architects, designers and realtors who we would be glad to refer to our clients as part of the process
Are you licensed and insured?
YES on both items: Our California Contractor License #878235 and we are fully insured from liability to commercial auto coverage and workers’ comp.
What is Cost Plus Pricing?
During the Estimate process, we make our best effort to estimate actual costs for the total project. As the project moves along, we bill our customers for actual costs incurred and add a 20% margin that (aside from our profit) includes our liability insurance costs and other business expenses. All costs are clearly outlined and itemized so you know exactly what we pay and what you pay.
What is a Change Order and how do you deal with it?
A change order is a request for work that is in addition to already provided estimate. This is a common occurrence and can be a result of evolving thinking around the remodel or discovery of new design elements, among other things. Change orders are treated in the same way as original estimates and are billed on a Cost Plus basis. We also clearly delineate change orders so you can see what you were originally planning to spend and how that’s changed due to additional work.
What are your hours on the construction site?
We generally start between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. and finish between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.. We will do our best to accommodate special requests around your schedule.
Do you have your own crew or do you use subcontractors?
We use a blend of our own team and subcontractors. This allows us to be efficient in terms of project duration and ability to provide you with the right skillsets for highly specialized work. Generally, our crew is responsible for project management and site maintenance, framing, finish carpentry, millwork and cabinetry, detail and finishing work. We bring in trusted subcontractors to perform electrical, plumbing and sewer, HVAC, roofing, stucco and drywall, concrete, paint and other tasks as needed
Do you provide ongoing project updates?
At the start of every project we provide a GANTT project chart that is updated weekly so you can see exactly where the timelines are and how much of the project has been completed. We also provide weekly financial tracking
Do you provide design services?
We provide basic design services: simple floor plans, renderings, conceptual designs. We work with trusted architects, designers and realtors who we would be glad to refer to our clients as part of the process
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