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Things to plan for at home during an electrical upgrade

We understand and manage the work of electrical contractors during your home improvement project. The first thing to remember is that Electricians are not Carpenters or Drywall Finishers. You will need to consider who and how the holes made by the Electrician will be patched and repaired.   Your home improvement concierge will help you to: identify the least obtrusive path for the repair estimate the cost of the electrical repair and the cost of patching assess the available load requirements for the repair or new fixture installation help you select the appropriate size and location for new appliances and fixtures determine whether the repair or upgrade is the right solution for your home These are just a few quick helpful hints of what you should be aware of.

Glossary of Service Terms

Site Assessment A function of new construction, the site assessment will investigate the preliminary need of and requirements for site utilities including water, sewer, storm, electric, gas, cable and telephone. Feasibility Study I A function of determining the preliminary needs for construction means and methods has they impact cost of the project with a determination of whether the project is viable or not viable as to cost. Feasibility Study II A function of determining the preliminary needs for new construction means and methods has they impact cost of the project with a determination of whether the project is viable or not viable as to cost or project budget. Quantity Takeoff and Estimating (buy this spreadsheet) A function of determining the quantity of materials and labor for a specific project and the associated cost of each quantified item. Product/Materials Evaluation (buy this spreadsheet) A function of determining the viability of the owner selected ma...

Company Expansion - Our clients are the winners

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Over the past 20 years, many of our clients have benefited from our expertise in architectural design, remodeling and construction management logistics. During those years,  we've  successfully offered design/build remodeling services to our residential clients and construction management services to our commercial clients. Whether residential or commercial, our philosophy has always been to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. By continually educating ourselves in the industry and providing that knowledge to our clients’ projects, we can broaden our ability to better serve them in achieving a successful project. In keeping with our philosophy, we are proud to announce the additions of our new Real Estate Division and Small Projects Divisions. Both divisions will help us better service your needs as our client, as you plan and continue to invest in Real Estate and Development. EAGA REAL ESTATE Through our Real Estate division, you can count on the sam...

Development Tactics

Generally speaking, these sales require some foot work to go and look at the properties to determine if you even want to bid on them. Basically, our numbers are running about 50K-60K to rehab a 3 bedroom 2 story home and 70K- 80K to rehab a 3 story. These numbers are for a single family rehab intended for resale. Properties being renovated and converted into multi-units run a little higher.  For example, a 3 story single family can be converted into a third story duplex for a slightly higher cost. I am currently completing these types of properties for about 85K-100K. The rule of thumb I use for these types of investments are the neighborhood value which I get from doing a comparative market analysis (looking at what has recently sold in the area) I usually only advise clients to purchase properties that are low in acquisition cost and have mid range renovation cost. This way the equity in leaves run for a return after resale or the rental income can easily carry the mor...
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We specialize in difficult remodeling and renovation projects. We take on the worst case scenarios in your real estate inventory and work to create an income producing assets. Focusing on the existing character of the property, we work to maintain and reuse as many of the existing components as possible. Often times, the budget is limited to the primary systems of the building and our clients objective is to create a comfortable and safe living environment for rental or resale. We provide design and build solutions that are adaptive and change the aesthetic appeal of the existing spaces and bring new life to a space without major reconstruction. Our design-build process begins with conceptual sketches and preliminary pricing. During the schematic design stages decisions are made about the re-use approach that will be utilized, what will stay and what will go. Although every space is different, we look to employ an open floor plan design whenever possible that creates as sense of ...