We are a general contractor focusing on residential remodeling and additions. If you prefer to be your own general contractor, you may not find us to be price-competitive. Our prices reflect our full range of services, plus our level of experience, expertise, warranty, customer satisfaction and thorough project development. Most of our customers are busy professionals who want to leave details, problem-solving and management to an experienced remodeling firm.

How long will design and construction take?
We will provide you with an estimated timetable for design and then for construction. If you have a defined time frame for design and construction (for example, if you have a baby on the way or need to move in as soon as possible) we will let you know whether we can realistically achieve the schedule you would like. Since design is a process where the most important ingredient is your approval, the quicker you are able to make and approve design decisions, the quicker the process is likely to proceed.

Do you give "Bids" on jobs?
Even with a complete set of plans and specifications, there will be differing assumptions made in quality levels and variations in service delivery between bidders. The conscientious bidder who includes better materials and plans a better managed job will lose out to one who has not when lowest cost is the deciding factor. Owners usually hire Quality First Home Improvement based on the quality of our reputation, the level of service we provided, and the degree of trust they have in us.

Is there a "rule-of-thumb" for estimating Construction costs?
We find that each project has it's own particular requirements. People often use "dollars per square foot" method for estimating costs, but this can be a very misleading shortcut, since it is rarely clear what exactly is included. We prefer to discuss (on a case by case basis) the individual project each client brings to us and work together to develop a budget.

Will you start my job and then leave?
Our policy is to stay with a project from start to completion. We have experienced and very talented project managers. One of the project managers will be assigned to your project, and stay with it until completion. The project manager will be scheduling, ordering materials, and available on a daily basis to answer questions and receive additional instructions and information. We send additional personnel as the job requires.

Do you have references?
Once we know more about you and your project, we can provide, upon request, a list of completed projects appropriately similar to the one you are considering.

What can I expect after I contact you?
We will set up a meeting with you at your home or building site. We will spend time getting to know you and listening to your ideas. At that time we will discuss the scope of work and give you our ideas on what might need to be done to complete your vision of the project. We will ask questions. We need to obtain a few key pieces of information from you initially; these would be your budget, scheduling and quality expectations, as well as any technical restrictions to the project. (A copy of your property plot is always a helpful tool for us to see during the initial meeting if you are considering an addition to your existing property or building a new structure.) Most importantly, what is your vision for the project? How will you use it? What are your priorities? Likes and dislikes? We will work with you to create a realistic budget based on our estimating experience of over 10 years in the custom building industry.