As the budget starts to creep up, at some point, the question needs to be asked. "Should we just tear it down and build new?" There does come a point in the design and scope development of some projects where the answer is yes. The cost to work around, salvage, rebuild, re use, can easily overtake the budget to make a tear down and new construction a better financial option. … [Read more...] about Is it Worth Saving?
Archives for November 2019
Move or Remodel in Belmont MA
Remodeling in Belmont MA is expensive! As a design build contractor in the Belmont area I visit many clients and potential clients that want to remodel their home and have begun the process of looking for a general contractor or a design build company or an architect, but are soon discouraged when they find out just how much money it costs to undertake a renovation of any kind. … [Read more...] about Move or Remodel in Belmont MA
Framing almost done
Sherborn Barn & Man Cave
We've come a long way with our Sherborn barn and man cave project since August, but we still have much to do before the weather turns permanently cold. We will be hustling to get the walls closed in, slab poured and KLAR curtain wall installed. The challenge of this project was to revive the 75 year old structure in it's current location as we were not able to tear it down … [Read more...] about Sherborn Barn & Man Cave