“CAPS” DESIGNATION
I’ve recently completed the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) coursework. “CAPS” is a designation program offered since 2002 jointly by AARP and NAHB (National Association of Homebuilders). In addition to the current full-service remodeling options offered, we can provide a home assessment to help you live more safely and comfortably in your home.
KEY OBJECTIVE
A CAPS education helps professionals understand what is needed for you to enjoy and function well in your living space. We do this by creating accessible environments regardless of your age or physical ability.
WE CAN HELP
If you have any of the following …
- an urgent or apparent physical need
- any type of progressive condition that gets more intense over time
- have suffered a traumatic injury that requires an immediate response
- are concerned that you may have to move to assisted but would prefer to stay in your home
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If you are dreaming of a beautiful outdoor space, check out our recently completed screened room in the Fairacres neighborhood of Kingsport. You too can have outdoor living at it’s best! Let us plan the perfect space for you.
Prior to the construction of this beautiful outdoor living area, it was an existing concrete slab at the side of the house and in front of a fire pit. It really served little purpose. The new screened room provides more privacy in the fire pit area while creating an excellent venue for entertaining or just chilling out and enjoying your favorite beverage!
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We used the SCREENEZE® SYSTEM on this project. ScreenEze is a fixed screen system featuring an Aluminum Base and a Vinyl Cap that when snapped together stretch and secure the screen fabric for you without the need for spline or the old-fashioned staple method.
We also custom build our screen doors in our shop. Our doors are made of fir and feature mortise and tenon jointery. They are full standard door thickness, not the wimpy thin stuff you find in the big box stores that tend to sag and fall apart. In other words, if maintained well, they should last for many years.
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If you are considering hiring a contractor for a kitchen and/or bath remodel, you’ll find our new e-book very helpful. Regardless of the contractor you hire, there is a wealth of information here that will help you avoid common mistakes. From interviewing contractors and checking references to planning and budgeting, this book will be a good guide to get you started on the path to a successful renovation project!
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If you are thinking about remodeling your home, you might be thinking about shopping around and hiring your own painters, electricians, and other professionals. However, it can actually be a much better idea to handle a general contractor to help you with it all. These are some of the main reasons why.
CATCH ALL POTENTIAL ISSUES
First of all, although you might have an idea of what you want your home to look like after it’s remodeled, there is a chance that your home needs work that you don’t even know about. For example, you might be focused on flooring and paint colors, but you might not realize that there are electrical problems or other issues. A general contractor knows to look out for all of these things and can ensure that you are aware of all of the work that needs to be done to your home. This won’t be the case if you hire job-specific workers to come and tackle specific projects for you since they probably won’t be paying attention to your home as a whole.
ENSURE THE BEST WORKERS ARE ON YOUR PROJECT
If you aren’t involved in the construction industry and have never had a lot of work done on your home, you might not know which professionals in your area do the best job. Although you can do your research — such as by asking around or checking online reviews — you still won’t know whether you are hiring the right people until it’s too late.
This is not the case when you hire a contractor, however. Since general contractors work with all sorts of construction companies and crews on a day-to-day basis, they know exactly who they can rely on to do the best job and to be reliable. This means that you can ensure that the best of the best is working on your project, from start to finish.
SAVE MONEY
You might think that you will save a little bit of money by planning your own project instead of hiring a contractor to do it for you. However, many homeowners find that the opposite is true. These are some of the reasons why a contractor can actually help you save money:
Your contractor can talk to you about your budget and what you want to achieve with your home and can help you make this a reality. For example, your contractor can talk to you about ways that you can save money and can help you decide when to splurge so that you get the most out of your cash.
Your contractor will know which construction crews will provide you with the best work for your money.
Unlike someone who doesn’t know much about construction, a contractor can look for potential problems in your home that might cost you money in the long run if you don’t address them now.
SAVE YOURSELF A LOT OF WORK AND HEADACHES
You also have to think about all of the work and headaches that you can save yourself by hiring a contractor. Planning a home remodeling project can be time-consuming and challenging. If you hire a contractor, you will have someone on your side who can handle all of the tough stuff for you. Then, you can focus on your other responsibilities without having to worry about your project not going properly.
As you can see, it can be a smart idea to hire a general contractor to help you with your home remodeling project. If you have been thinking about doing it all yourself, contact us at Southerland Construction & Renovation, LLC so that we can tell you more about the services that we offer.
