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Hiring a Construction Consultant before Building or Renovating

Scott Flegel, Owner

The Importance of Hiring a Construction Consultant before Building or Renovating

Hiring a Construction ConsultantAre you thinking about constructing a new home or remodeling your existing one in Palo Alto or other local cities? There are many critical details to consider which could impact (a) the time taken to complete the project, (b) the overall cost and (c) the quality of results. Let us explain how hiring a construction consultant before building or renovating can help reduce costly problems and give you peace of mind.

How Consulting a Construction Expert Reduces Your Risk and Expense

  1. Expert planning: Construction and renovation can be overwhelming for homeowners as most do not know where to start. The first step in a successful build or remodel project is planning. Your building consultant can guide you through the critical steps and provide you with valuable insights into project feasibility, scope and timelines.
  2. Determine costs: The overall investment is a critical factor when building your dream home or upgrading the existing one to match your lifestyle. Underestimating expenses and spending on unnecessary high-end finishes are common pitfalls, but they can be avoided. With the right professional guidance, you will end up making a more realistic estimate and be able to make the smart decisions that save you money and fetch rewarding returns.
  3. Identify requirements: A sound knowledge of local building codes is critical to obtaining the necessary permissions. Having a knowledgeable professional to guide you through the process can help make it seamless and more satisfying.
  4. Flag the risks: Shoddy workmanship and negligence resulting in property damage, cost overruns and prolonged timelines are not uncommon. If you are unaware of what to look out for, it can hurt you. An experienced professional can help you see the bigger picture and ensure your project goes as planned and stays within your budget.
  5. Recommend professionals: In the end, it all comes down to the architect and builder/renovator you decide to work with. Hours of research can leave you confused and frustrated. How do you decide which one to select? Your construction consultant can point you in the right direction.

Building and Remodeling Experts to Create Your Dream Home

At Flegel’s Construction Co., we pride ourselves on transforming homes into dream spaces. With over 30 years of experience in new home building, renovations and Eichler remodeling, we can guide you every step of the way. Our team will offer useful insights to help you steer clear of costly mistakes. Irrespective of whether we provide pre-construction and renovation advice or complete the entire project for you, our goal is your success.

Our quality workmanship and personalized service has earned us a growing number of customers across Silicon Valley, including in Palo Alto, Los Altos, San Jose, Cupertino, Mountain View and Sunnyvale, CA. 

Let’s discuss your project or contact us online to learn more about hiring a construction consultant before building or renovating.

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    I would hire Scott again in a heartbeat. He did our Eichler total remodel from roof to radiant. The workmanship is 5-star. Scott understands the uniqueness of Eichlers and modern design.

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  • I am confident that your expectations will be far exceeded…

    “Our home in Palo Alto was in need of help. Built in the early 1950s and barely updated since, there was a lot to do. Over 12 months and two phases, our home was transformed into the perfect mid-century modern oasis for our

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  • As easy for as us as possible…

    “We interviewed at least 7 contractors for our Eichler remodel and decided on Flegel’s construction and I am so glad we did! Working with Scott and his crew was such an pleasant experience. We had heard so many horror stories

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  • Stands by his work…

    “I cannot say enough about Scott Flegel. He is on the ball. He works on the project with his employees. He has very high standards and his employees follow his example. Our architect has come back to look at the project

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