Get The Best Estimate For The Cost Of A Remodel by Dan Fritschen
... Estimate from a contractor or an architect With a general idea of the rooms that you want to remodel as noted above, you should be able to get an estimate of cost from a contractor or an architect. They will likely use a cost per square foot to calculate an estimate, but they will not use a range as broad as $100 to $700. Find a great contractor fast and for free. To ensure the quote from the contractor is accurate you need to give the complete information about your project.

Remodeling Costs: How to Control How Much You Spend by Dan Fritschen
... Even if you hire a general contractor, you will be required to make most of the decisions, so doing the task coordination is a natural offshoot of decision making. Even if you don’t have construction experience, there are resources available to help along the way. The more important question to ask yourself is do you have the time and interest to take on and complete this project? It can take an hour or two each day to keep on top of things, make timely decisions, and follow up on the phone.

Successful Remodeling: Ten Tips for Keeping Your Sanity by Dan Fritschen
... If changes need to be made during the project, they should be made to these documents and initialed and dated by both you and the contractor. Start and finish dates. The times work will start and finish and the days of the week that workers will be at your home. How change orders will be handled. A warranty for one year. A binding arbitration clause. A statement of how the contract can be canceled. A statement that the contractor will provide affidavits of final release, final payment, or ...

Rubber Roofing by Steven Briesemeister
... It's good for any contractor and professional roofer to know how to properly asses these types of jobs. Roof Calculator 6.1 is easy to use, and can win any "traditional" roofer over to the benefits of high-tech construction applications! From rubber to tile to slate and beyond, it's critical to offer potential clients reasonable estimates that are in the ballpark of the finished product. This is exactly what our software allows you to do.

Roofing Installation by Steven Briesemeister
... or her initial estimates, they get impatient, and then they often get mad. Getting it right the first time is a great way to solidify your business reputation as one of reliability and trustworthiness. We have created the Roof Calculator 6.1 software to help other roofers make "ground" estimates reasonable and realistic. We know that roofers work against a lot of deadlines and variables, and that this job is one that takes energy, intelligence, and good, old-fashioned construction know-how.

Log Homes - Top 10 Questions (and Answers) by Al Hearn
... Hiring a general contractor who has experience in building log homes, knows sub-contractors, and has project management skills can easily be worth the money you think you'll save by doing it all yourself. 8. What log drying method is best? Every log home producer has a method and philosophy of how logs must be prepared for the building process. The purpose of drying is to reduce the possibility of shrinkage, warping, checking, and insect infestation.

Roofing Shingles by Steven Briesemeister
... The right estimate will allow them to make an informed decision about which roof and which contractor to go with, and a good estimate will prevent you from under-bidding and losing revenue. Overestimating the amount of roofing shingles you need can seriously cut into the profit margin of a job. Speed up Your Roofing Shingles Process From the first measurement of a roof, to laying the last roofing shingles, it's important that the job be effectively planned and timed.

PDAs and Handheld PCs by Tim OConnor
... Mobility for any “self-employed” contractor could make the world their office. PDAs and Handheld PCs are becoming more popular for the “mobile” generation. HP has made the iPaq line of Handheld PCs which are integrated with WiFi and Bluetooth technology for mobility. Now how does this help with mobility? With WiFi and Bluetooth you could print locally, print wirelessly: send documents, e-mail attachments, and photos from any hotspot. Now you’re thinking, why do I need something else on my belt?