Remodeling Process

A Call For Questions

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One of the functions of our blog is to interact with the public.

We would welcome any questions that you may have concerning any part of the remodeling process.

Here are some “primer” questions that we have for you to get you thinking.

1. Do you have a remodeling experience that you would like to share? Good or bad.

2. Are you anticipating a remodeling project and have questions you would like answered before you start?

3. Specific product questions? If we don’ know, we can certainly point you in the right direction.

4. Design questions? Are you at an impasse on how to overcome a design conundrum? Let us help!

5. Just want to bounce some ideas off of someone before you “go public” with them? We are here for you.

Don’t be shy.

Remember, we want this blog to be a resource to help make remodeling more enjoyable and less scary. Also to share ideas and comments.

Check back continually and contribute often.

That’s what it’s all about.

Happy Remodeling!

Next Time… Project Log - Dust & Dirt

Q&A&C – Questions and Answers and Comments are expected and welcomed.

YOUR STORY – Tell us about your remodeling experiences, good or bad. We all have had them and perhaps you can help someone else have a great remodeling experience or avoid the issues that you encountered. Remember…keep it clean and civil or we can’t publish it.

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Permits

May 11 |00:00

One of the things that you need to address early on in the remodeling process is the need for permits. You do not want to be served with a stop work order in the middle of your project and have to let it sit until you comply with the permit requirements of your municipality.

It is best to be upfront with your municipality. In most cases, they are looking out for, not only your safety and well being, but also the interests of subsequent owners of your property.

While many construction practices have remained the same over the years, there have been some advancements in materials and processes that have precipitated the need for changes in standard construction practices. Your local municipality is given the charge to enforce the current codes that are in place for the safety of the families and individuals that are located within their jurisdiction.

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Contract: To Sign or Not To Sign

May 10 |00:00

To a sports figure or an entertainer, the word contract means earning money. In the remodeling world, to the client, the word contract means spending money. But having a contract, a good one, is just as important as the sticks and mortar things that go into your project.

Rest assured that the reason sports figures have managers is to make sure their client’s interests are served in the contract that they sign. In remodeling, you must serve as your own manager, unless your brother-in-law is an attorney. You have to make sure that what you are about to sign is meeting your needs and requirements for your project, no more and no less.

Here is what the PA Attorney General’s Office says are the minimal requirements for a home improvement contract in the state of PA . Other states have similar requirements in place. Check with your state’s Attorney General’s office for their particular requirements.

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Qualified Contractor

May 07 |00:00

Some persons might think that these two terms are mutually exclusive, “Qualified” and “Contractor”. However, if you do your homework and put a little effort into making your decision, you can be satisfied that you are getting what you deserve…a qualified contractor.

First, we should define what we mean when we say “qualified”. Webster says,

Main Entry: qual•i•fied
Pronunciation: \ˈkwä-lə-ˌfīd\
Function: adjective
1 a : fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent

By definition there should be some way to quantify if your contractor is “qualified”.

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Selections, Selections and More Selections

May 04 |00:00

Part of why persons view the remodeling process as so overwhelming at times is the whole idea of all of the selections that are required.

Case in point, in a typical Bathroom remodel, there could be more than forty (40) areas and items that need to be addressed in the selection of styles, colors, finishes, patterns and functions. Each one of the general categories contains subsequent selections that might include color, layout, material, style, finish and other decisions that would impact the final outcome of the project.

If you try to navigate the myriad of selections alone, it is easy to see why a relatively simple project could possibly become a burden and overwhelm even the most seasoned remodeling client.

Gehman Custom Remodeling recommends enlisting the help of a design professional to help coordinate the process of reviewing and finalizing the selections needed for each project.

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Remodeling Process

A Call For Questions

Permits

Contract: To Sign or Not To Sign

Qualified Contractor

Selections, Selections and More Selections

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