It has been 2 years now, and the EPA’s RRP rule has been an enigma to deal with. What I envisioned as game changing regulation has turned out to be a sheep in wolf’s clothing. I expected a year of educating the public through infomercials and campaigns,...
As a professional residential remodeler, I feel that it is my job to ensure that all of the other remodelers are playing by the same set of rules. So when I see a project that requires proper permits to accomplish, naturally I get nosy. It is not that I am the only...
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...
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...
For years I have listened to companies advertising/bragging that they are “Licensed and Bonded” as a sign of strength I suppose. Being “bonded” sounds strong and reputable. Truth is, being Licensed & Bonded really means something. Just not...
At Levco We have structured the business into a Design Build Model that works differently than the handyman model. Our work is geared to the homeowner that wants a project completed ranging from the $8000 to $250,000. So far our clients have not come to us with a...