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FAQ
Here, we offer some answers to frequently asked questions
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What is Design/Build?
Winans Construction's integrated design/build team works on your remodeling project from design concept through final construction and cleanup. Together we are able to deliver award-winning design, quality craftsmanship and a predictable process. It can be very complicated for a homeowner to manage separate designers, architects, specialty contractors and product vendors. Conflict and miscommunication are common results from that model. Winans Construction creates a successful plan that can be executed on-time and on-budget. How does the
Winans Construction Design/Build process work? Developing your wish list and working within your budget are often the most challenging parts of design development. Dreams and budgets sometimes don't match. Our job is to do both - provide guidance on reaching your dreams, while respecting your budget. If needed, we will assist you with modifying the project to align your needs and desires with your budget. Phasing a remodel is another possibility - we can plan the schedule and the logistics of phasing your remodel after developing a master plan. Once the design plan is approved and a building contract is signed we are able to begin the construction phase of your project. 
What is a NARI contractor? For the last decade, NARI's Certification Program has been providing the remodeling industry with a formalized standard of expertise, knowledge, and ethical conduct among professional remodelers. The NARI Certification Program offers a measure of skill and expertise valued not only by other remodelers, but by consumers. Prized by those who have achieved the designation, certification programs identify remodelers who have undergone a detailed review and testing in areas of business management, ethical conduct, and technical skills. The Winans Construction team includes:
Will Winans Construction work
with us if we have our own architect? In what communities
does Winans Construction work? How much is my
project going to cost? It will cost more than you thought it would when you first started thinking about the project. The more you learn the more you realize how many different things need to be done to make the project what you really want. As the planning proceeds, the scope of the work expands, at least a little. I'm planning
on buying as many of the finish items for my kitchen as possible myself.
I've picked out cabinets, appliances and plumbing fixtures. Can you give
me a price on installing these items?
Can I work along
side of you to reduce costs? I have some minor
repairs to be done. Will Winans Construction do those? What is a 'green' builder? What does "Diamond Certified" mean? How soon could
you start my project? What if something
breaks or damage is discovered after the work is done and your staff has
left? Should I remodel
or move? Do you like your property, your neighbors, your street, and the commercial district and/or school that is nearby? These are important points to consider if you are thinking of remodeling. Consider moving if there is a real problem with some or any of these conditions consider moving. No matter how much work you do to your house,these problems will not be corrected no matter how much work you do to your house. What is your house worth now and what would it be worth after the remodeling work is done? Talk to a real estate agent. Invite him/her to come through the house and respond to your ideas. You want to know this information before you get too far along in your planning. How long will you live in the home after the remodel is done? If you are going to live there more than 5-7 years you will get the benefit and satisfaction of living in a space that you have personally helped improve to suit your needs better. Everyday you will experience the joy of having improved your home. If you are only going to live there up a few more years once the work is done don't go to the trouble. Let the new owners do the work. You definitely want to ask this question before your remodel project starts! Here are some things to consider. Do you like your property, your neighbors, your street, and the commercial district and/or school that is nearby? These are important points to consider if you are thinking of remodeling. If there is a real problem with some or any of these conditions consider moving. No matter how much work you do to your house, these problems will not be corrected. What is your house worth now and what would it be worth after the remodeling work is done? Talk to a real estate agent. Invite him/her to come through the house and respond to your ideas. You want to know this information before you get too far along in your planning. How long will you live in the home after the remodel is done? If you are going to live there more than 5-7 years you will get the benefit and satisfaction of living in a space that you have personally helped improve to suit your needs better. Everyday you will experience the joy of having improved your home. If you are only going to live there up a few more years once the work is done don't go to the trouble. Let the new owners do the work.
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