Teague Addition
Seattle, WA |
How much can I save?
Many of our customers have saved between 15% - 30% of what a general contractor would charge. General contractors typically need to include their overhead, taxes, supervision, contingencies, material markup and subcontractor markup in their cost structure. Then add their profit percentage. By managing your own project with
HomeStyling Design and construction consulting you avoid these costs while you maintain control.
Do I really have time to manage my own building project?
Building a home or remodeling is a real time
commitment whether you use a general contractor or
manage your own project. Your experienced construction consultant will help you make the most effective use of your time by guiding you step by step through the building process. Many of our customers are busy professionals with demanding lives who were able to manage the construction, and enjoy it.
Are subcontractors willing to work with owner-builders?
Some subcontractors are reluctant to work for owner-builders because of the mistakes many of them have made trying to build without a consultant. However, subcontractors recommended by
HomeStyling Design will gladly work for you because of our professional guidance and repeat business!
HomeStyling Design has an extensive list of subcontractors who view our customers as they would professional contractors.
How do you qualify your subcontractors and vendors?
Your HomeStyling Design consultant has worked extensively with the area subcontractors and vendors and has personal knowledge of the quality of their work and track records. All the subcontractors we recommend are licensed, bonded and insured. But you are under no obligation to hire the recommended subcontractors. You can hire another subcontractor or do the work yourself. The decision is yours.
How does the bidding process work?
You and your consultant will meet to create the bid specifications. The
HomeStyling Design office will handle the entire bidding process for you. Your consultant will send the specifications and a copy of the plans you provide to the trades for you and collect all of the bids. At this stage of our services, you are needing firm Feasibility Costs for your project. You will review the detailed cost summary of results when you meet to discuss your Cost Review at the end of Phase I. The original bid specifications and the sub-contractor bids will be included in your Phase II documentation.
How do you determine your fees?
All our fees are determined up front by the size and complexity of your project as well as how much help our clients need. We base this on the Square Feet of your construction project. It is a fair, fixed fee negotiated on the services we provide. (And, by the way, no sales tax is charged for our consulting services—another great savings for you!)
What do I get for you consulting fee?
You get four valuable services: (1) professional guidance and introductions to our network of professionals to help in the planning and permitting; (2) we handle the entire bidding process for you; (3) access to our preferred suppliers and subcontractors for their discounted prices and reliable customer service; and (4) the expert advice based on years of field construction experience and on-site visits during the entire construction project.
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