Multiple Bids = A Race to the Bottom

Most home-renovation buyers have heard about multiple bids. Lots of people will tell you that you should collect three bids from contractors when you are considering a remodeling project. Is this even good advice?

“Bidding” means that contractors involved in that process are trying to find the cheapest way to complete your project so they will be awarded the job. Do you think these guys are going to bring care, consideration or thoughtfulness to your project? Will they go beyond code to do something “right” not just get it done? More than likely, they will bid low to be awarded the project, then tack on lots of extras as the project develops. In the end, conflicts and arguments arise from the bid process.

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Think You Need an Addition? Think Again.

We often receive phone calls from folks who think they need us to build them an addition for their home. I wanted to share my perspective as a design/build remodeler with you about this: you shouldn’t build that addition before you maximize the space you already have!

Now don’t get me wrong. We like nothing better than to build stuff. The bigger the home-remodeling project, the better!

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Welcome! A Great Entryway We Helped Create

Here is an example of a great entryway we helped create.

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Photo: Damon Landry

This used to be an open breezeway, unsuited for four season use. Now its a warm welcoming entryway with radiant heat in the slate flooring. These doors let in a lot of light but are super insulated.

A new life for your space. A better life for you.

Why Truly Custom Cabinets Are Better Than Stock

A truly custom hpl cabinet unit or series of units can be created to any size, proportion, in any wood species or color. Functions such as drawer and cabinet types can also be made to order. Additionally, inserts such as pull out racks for appliances, or recycling among other options can be specified. True custom or ‘bespoke” cabinets are expensive. The average cabinet package will start at around $35,000 and it goes up from there.

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Recent Press Interviews

Myers Constructs, Inc. staff were recently interviewed by the following:

Wall Street Journal – on the perception that remodeling projects are cheaper now.

Construction Media – on the subject of remodelers investing in rental and flip properties.

Lowes Media – on the subject of sustainable flooring.

Hanley Wood – on the subject of 203K home improvement loans.