9 Advantages of Hiring a Design Builder for Your Home Renovation
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If you want to remodel your home, many people will suggest you hire a design-builder. One may ask… what exactly is a design-builder? According to wikipedia, it is a method to deliver a project in which the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity known as the design–builder or design–build contractor. It can be subdivided into architect-led design–build (ALDB, sometimes known as designer-led design–build) and contractor-led design–build. A homeowner may explore the design-build contractor options and determine they are the most qualified for home renovation projects, as they will save you money over the years. So, let’s get to know more about them.
Again, when designers, builders, and other specialists work as a team under one single contract with the project client or owner to provide construction services, this method is called ‘design-build.’ In brief, in a design-build project, there is only one contract, one organization, and one coordinated flow of work. Wineteer is continually reminded by our clients how important their seamless process is for a stress-free home remodel. With Wineteer, you will have a dedicated team of professionals that will walk you along each step of the remodel. This isn’t always the case with home remodeling companies, so be sure you ask questions and understand the contractual and design/build side.
There are many reasons why you should consider hiring a design-builder for your bathroom, kitchen, whole home, and aging in place remodeling project. Here are the main reasons:
In traditional remodeling projects, homeowners dealt with designers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, retailers, workers, and other people depending on the home remodeling scope of work. This makes the work slow, adds additional stress, causes budgeting nightmares if not monitored correctly, increases disruptions to daily life, and has more chances for miscommunication.
But when you hire a design-builder for the project, the company combines all of the activities under a single umbrella, and thus the homeowners will work with the same team from the first meeting to the completion of the project. As Wineteer explains it… once you partner with us, you will become family. The homeowner will see the same crew each day during the remodeling project. In this way, everyone will function more effectively, and challenging problems can be handled more efficiently.
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If you don’t hire a design-builder, you will naturally spend extra because of inaccurate or unanticipated problems, or change orders as they arise. However, a design-builder can give you an accurate cost-analysis before starting the work and prevent unexpected expenditures during or after your project is done.
However, you can always decide to add more to your project or make changes throughout the process, which can easily be adjusted in the design-builder billing. It’s a much easier and more seamless way to make the changes compared to tracking down a contractor to implement the changes, pay them, then get back on track.
Since the work is centralized and team members are connected to each other through the central hub, communication becomes easier, faster, and more efficient. Many local home remodeling companies have extensive experience and relationships with vendors that will allow for superior customer service and finishes.
In most cases, it’s crucial for you to get the remodeling project done within the agreed-upon schedule. Also, knowing when the project will end will help you save money and get started with other finishing projects. When you work with a design-build company, they always finish their work on time, sometimes even faster than the estimated time.
Understanding functionality and needs is crucial for any remodeling project; it’s much more than just being appealing. When skilled designers remodel a house, they first make it a high-functioning area with minimal disruption, and bring a vision to life.
Moreover, with a design-builder, you can get the combined expertise they’ve gathered by working on many different projects over the years. They won’t take any shortcuts; rather, they will combine all their knowledge and information to make your project the best one.
We all need to keep in mind that unforeseen problems can occur while remodeling and renovating a home. However, the risk can be reduced if you work with a design-build company. They can minimize risks as their team has the skills and knowledge to address any issues and fix them in the best way possible. The communication will go directly between the homeowner and the design-builder, and won’t be a game of telephone to figure out what’s happening.
They can also take preventive measures beforehand to eliminate the possibility of risks. In this way, the cost of emergency risk management will also decrease.
Handling the remodeling of your home can be very stressful from time to time. You may get confused about how you should start the project, whom you should contact, when invoices are due, or what you are responsible for during the process.
However, with the design-builder to guide you through each and every step with their knowledgeable assistance, you will feel relaxed throughout the remodeling process.
Design-build firm members can always handle unexpected and challenging situations better. Also, they can provide you with a quick solution if you want to add or remove anything from the planned project. Their flexibility makes the homeowner satisfied in any kind of situation.
When work is not properly organized and there are miscommunications, disputes among the parties and workers arise. But when a centralized design-build firm handles the remodeling project, everything is properly organized and there are fewer disputes.
Depending on your project’s unique requirements, you may want to explore the consideration of a design-build company. You should have an open and honest question with potential home remodeling design-builders and discuss your budget, timeline, goals, vision, etc. You can determine quickly if the project will be a match for the said contractor.
Hiring a design-builder is definitely a good idea for homeowners who want to partner with a company who cares about their reputation and the project itself. If you think about it, the design-builder has so much more on the line than a single contractor who comes in for a day, does their job, and leaves. If you’re considering a home remodeling project in the Kansas City area, reach out to Wineteer to see if we can answer your questions. We are there to help you bring your vision to life!
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Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.
In June, Mike discussed how to ensure home remodeling projects are “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.”
Bathroom Remodeling Process + Products!
Nick came back on KC Live in July to share insight into what homeowners should expect in bathroom remodels, from the process to the products.
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With the trend of barrier-free showers on the rise, Mike detailed in August the features and benefits to installing this type of shower in your bathroom.
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Nick started preparing homeowners in September on tips to reduce stress while remodeling during the holidays.
The Right Way to Remodel
In October, Mike addressed the idea that with the proper planning, changes in remodeling projects can be reduced and taken care of well.
Make Your Dream Kitchen a Reality
Mike invited us into his home in November as he discussed remodeling goals, the process of selecting appliances and cabinetry and updates to appliance design and technology.
Remodeling Ideas for Empty Nesters
And in December, we visited the home of a Wineteer Construction client as Mike shared ideas for empty nesters to remodel their homes as they undergo a number of lifestyle changes.
Thanks for following us on KC Live in 2017! If you are interested in learning more or are ready to start your next remodeling project, we’d love to help!
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Transforming the kitchen into one large great room can help to open up the space into the family room while maintaining many of the home’s beautiful features. Older homes present unique challenges, and custom cabinetry is a great solution to keeping a traditional feel in the home.
The bathroom must be functional to help people improve ease of living and remain at home. Installing a barrier-free shower with decorative bars and other accessories can offer these advantages without looking institutional. Our team at Wineteer Construction works to ensure form and function fit perfectly in your home while maintaining an elegant look.
Who doesn’t like a great place to store all the finer things in life? In this case, we are speaking about wine…one of the many things people love about the holidays. In the case of this remodeling project, we were able to use reclaimed lumber from the attic to create the perfect storage space for all their wine and other delectables. Stand-alone air units should also be installed in order to ensure optimal temperatures for your wine.
At Wineteer Construction, we build long-term relationships with our clients. Your styles and preferences become second nature to us. So, when you’re ready to start that next remodeling project, give us a call.
Interested in any of these remodeling ideas to fit your new lifestyle as an empty nester? Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Next Tuesday, December 19, Wineteer Construction will be back on KC Live to share great remodeling projects and ideas for empty nesters, including trending custom cabinetry. Tune in at 10 a.m. CT to watch the segment!
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It’s a well-known fact that families often end up gathering in the kitchen during the holidays. For the Dodds, their kitchen has always been a cook-style kitchen, as they are constantly entertaining guests.
Any kitchen has to complete a number of tasks on a daily basis, so the following updates were made in this particular remodel to keep kitchen functionality high:
Any of these updates can be installed in your dream kitchen as well, so long as the floor plan allows it! The key takeaway in any kitchen remodel: form follows function. We design kitchens in a way that assures it offers functionality, while still aesthetically entertaining and hosting guests.
No matter what your kitchen dreams and plans are, work with your contractor to identify the specific goals of the remodel. These goals should drive what appliances and cabinets are selected, and where they are placed in the kitchen.
Ready to make your dream kitchen a reality? Wineteer Construction is your go-to remodeler in the Kansas City area, offering clients remodels that are always “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.”
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Next Tuesday, November 21, join us on KC Live as we visit a client’s kitchen and discuss new appliances for home remodeling. The show will take place at 10 a.m. CT. Click here next Tuesday to watch the live segment!
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Change orders are construction documents that allow for client flexibility during a remodeling project. People will change their minds as the remodel comes to fruition, and that’s absolutely okay! Even more so, our team of experts at Wineteer Construction implement strong planning techniques and strategies from the beginning in order to improve client knowledge on each step of the remodel, thus reducing the amount of change orders throughout the project. Successful projects come out of great planning that can assist homeowners in visualizing what a project, material or layout will look like before the project has finished. When projects are “Planned Right” in this way, client stress and uncertainty is reduced.
Technology is another great tool to reduce remodeling change orders. Wineteer Construction offers clients an online portal, which is a state of the art cloud-based software product that we have been using for a year. This platform allows us to communicate with clients about the progress of the project at any given moment. Project information can be seen, as well as a calendar of scheduled events and next steps. Change orders can be seen on the portal as well, identifying the materials and steps that will be needed to make the changes, helping strengthen change order management for both our clients and our team. See below for examples of the online portal.
Wineteer Construction’s Mike Dodd is one of the only Master Certified Remodelers (MCR) in the Kansas City area, and we have been in business for 30 years. Contact us for more information if you want your home remodeling project “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right.”
Don’t let the fear of lack of information and/or communication with your contractors during a remodeling project keep you from creating your dream home! Discover the right way to remodel with Wineteer Construction. Schedule your free consultation here.
The Wineteer Construction team will be back on KC Live to offer more great remodeling insight this Thursday, October 26 at 10 a.m. CT. Be sure to tune in! Click here Thursday morning to watch the segment live!
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Believe it or not, the holidays are nearing! Recently on KC Live, Senior Vice President Nick McIntyre offered his insight on how homeowners can reduce stress during holiday remodels. Read his tips below, or watch the full segment here »
When you have a project, there are a hundred things to consider, and it can be easy as a homeowner to miss the little details. We can manage and fix every single detail to each remodeling project.
Communication and organization is huge. We have some online software we use that allows us to best manage our projects and communicate easily and quickly with our clients. You can see drawings and selections here, while also discussing project updates with our field staff and production manager.
Schedules are bound to change and vary depending on various circumstances in a remodel. In that same software detailed above, you can see the schedule and any changes that may arise.
Your expectations are a big deal. You should know what to expect from us and what space and timeframe there is to work in and with. The project goes very smoothly once all of the details of space, time and organization are planned out.
Lastly, you have to make sure you like the people you will be working with. Check the company’s references and licenses, and make sure they are getting continued education and/or they are members of trade organizations.
If you want your home remodeling project “Planned Right. Priced Right. Done Right,” especially during the holidays, consider using Wineteer Construction! We will take care of all of these steps and tips for you, ensuring open communications throughout the entire project. Wineteer Construction will even work around you so you can still use your home during the holidays, and we will keep everything cleaned up and safe for everyone, visitors and pets alike!
