We have our own simple, yet delicate, solution to the problem outlined in last week’s blog entry. I confess: our initial proposal fees tend to be somewhat higher than other bidders. When evaluating a project, we try to anticipate the unanticipated. We expect to spend a substantial amount of time on final details, despite what…
We’re awash in horror stories about contractors. Almost every time I meet potential clients, I feel penetrating eyes search for how I’m going to take their money and ruin their homes. Will they need to call “Holmes on Homes” when the project’s done? Of course there are those, as in any field, who are dishonest…
Groundhogs aside, the coming of spring is marked for us by people calling for new roof decks. Roof decks are possibly the easiest, least expensive, and most rewarding way that urban dwellers can increase their private living space without the trauma of building a large addition or the aggravation of relocating. One of my favorite…
We’re proud to announce that Jonathan Cumming, owner and president of Cumming Construction, has achieved Certified Remodeler status by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The NARI certification program assesses the knowledge and skill of remodelers in more than 20 categories, including business practices, building codes and construction law, planning and project site layout,…
