In 2005, when I was just starting Levco, remodeling here in Boise, Idaho, a potential client asked to do a cost plus contract (Cost Plus means you present the actual bill and mark each one up a specified percent) on a whole house remodeling project. I was excited...
Late one Saturday afternoon I received a call from a homeowner that had just fired his contractor. My first thought was : Danger-Danger!!! yellow flags Warning- Warning!!! He wanted to hire me to finish things up. It turns out he had fired his carpenter which is...
As I get more completed projects under my belt, there are still powerful lessons to be learned. Some are expensive, some are painful. As I say in my Selecting a Remodeler Booklet, it is wise to select a seasoned remodeler. The problem is, “if you always do what...
A lien is a legal document that can be place upon your home if a contractor, material supplier, or subcontractor is not paid. Often called a mechanics lien, they can be anything from a threat, to a huge distraction and a serious infraction. As a contractor...
I had a crazy realization the other day. No one has ever gotten pissed off at a contractor for finishing a project too soon. How important is it for the client to know when the remodeling is going to be done? I would say VERY! important. What does “DONE”...
Now that the emergency occurred, there are several steps that need to happen quickly. Get help on the way, underestimating the severity of the loss is common. Whether you have selected a trade specialist or a clean-up company. Getting someone to take the problem away...
