An Official Publication of the 2009-2010
Greater Houston Builders Association
Remodelors Council
Houston Remodeling Guide 2009
An Official Publication of the Greater Houston Builders Assciation RemodelorsTM Council
choosing a professional remodeler
It is worth the effort when you are satisfied with the completed project
High-rise renovation by Steve Hood and Associates combined three 17th-floor
units in the Montrose area. An arduous process of structural modifications,
plumbing re-routing, fire assembly updates and utility consolidation was
undertaken. Revealing the 270 degree view was paramount. The open plan affords
steady breezes through the house when doors on any two of its three balconies
are opened, while the cool stainless, granite and glass finishes lend an
ethereal,
“house in the clouds” feel. This project was a PRISM award winner.
f you own a home, no matter what its age, sooner or later you may join the
millions of people who remodel their homes each year. The reasons for
remodeling are as varied as the projects themselves, but generally we choose to
remodel to add comfort, convenience, space and, ultimately, value to our homes.
If you are like many other home owners across the country who have undertaken a
remodeling project, you had to make many decisions related to the project.
Details like what kind of project you want to do, how you will use this space
and how much money you are willing to spend must be thought-out and
communicated to your contractor to avoid any confusion down the road.
So how did you go about finding a remodeler to do your project?
Finding a remodeler who is right for you will take some time and planning, but
it is worth the effort when you are satisfied with the completed project.
To begin your search:
•Seek referrals from friends, family, neighbors and coworkers who have had
remodeling work done and ask them if they would hire the remodeler again.
•Contact local trade associations such as the Greater Houston Builders
Association and its Remodelors
™ Council for a list of their members.
•Check with the Texas Residential Construction Commission (www.trcc.state.tx.us)
and local building inspectors to verify the remodeler is properly registered.
•When you begin to interview a remodeler, keep in mind that you are buying a
service rather than a product.
The quality of service the remodeler provides will determine the quality of the
finished project and your satisfaction with it. Take a look at the remodeler
’s business and management experience.
•Does the remodeler have a trustworthy reputation in the community, with previous
customers and with local building supply companies?
•Does the remodeler carry insurance that protects you from claims arising from
property damage or jobsite injuries?
•Is the remodeler an active participant in his or her industry’s trade organizations
Gryphon Builders transformed this outdated living area with wide plank hickory
floors, a view into the back yard through custom mahogany doors and a limestone
fireplace with a handcrafted mantle. This remodel was a 2008 Star Award
Recipient.
Michael Hart Photography
Premier Remodeling brought warmth and beauty into this kitchen. All cabinetry
along with fur downs were removed, as were the appliances. Custom stained
cabinetry was installed with a glazed painted island cabinet. All new
appliances, granite countertops, tile floors and lighting upgrades gave the
homeowners just what they were looking for. Countertops by Stone Evolution.
Appliances and plumbing fixtures by Ferguson, lighting from Lighting Inc.
Design by My Design Team, Premier Remodeling and Lynne
Jones, ASID.
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