Homeowner Services
Saving money whenever possible is universal in it's appeal. And for many projects around the house, homeowners don't want or need to hire a contractor. However, there are always potential pitfalls when experienced professionals are absent from any significant undertaking. Key Designs can help you determine the best course of action for your particular project.
First, contact us and we'll be happy to come to your site and discuss your project. We'll offer expert advice to assist you in determining what tradesmen are absolutely required and those tasks that you may be able to perform to save costs. We'll try to inform you about the permit process; if, and to what degree, it effects your project. Codes and zoning laws may also come into play, and we'll help you confront those hurdles as well. There is no consultation fee for this service, we just want you to be well informed about your project.
Looking further into the project, it often becomes difficult for the first-time "General Contractor" to forsee certain issues, especially as they relate to construction methods and order-of-operations. The wrong order or sub-standard construction method could lead to serious problems, the least of which would be added cost for repairs or re-builds. A wall that doesn't look like a bearing wall and could easily be removed, may actually contain a loaded point that supports weight from above, or mechanical lines like plumbing wastes or vents that could be very difficult to relocate. Finding these with a sledge hammer may not only be costly, but dangerous as well. Key Designs can help you evaluate your existing home's structure and provide not only complete and accurate drawings for permit and construction, but a comprehensive outline of construction methodology and sequencing to insure your project is done right.
And finally, Key Designs can offer multiple quality assurance inspections during construction to insure your project is not only built to within jurisdictional standards of construction, but to a level of quality that will minimize repairs due to sub-standard materials or craftsmanship.
Key Designs can consult with you about yor project, perform complete design services appropriate to your project, offer a "how-to" guide for methods and sequence of construction, and inspect at various intervals to give you peace of mind that your project is being built correctly. All of these services are available to homeowners, in full or in part, depending on your needs.
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