What additional information do you need to help you make a decision with which contractor to build or update your home? We would like to offer you a checklist that you can use to evaluate! We have identified several steps in the decision making, proposal, construction and follow-up processes that are super important for a great experience. We have filled out our column as we hope you will compare us to others, check our references, see some of our work and decide on your own.
CONTRACTOR 1 | CONTRACTOR 2 | FLEGEL’S CONSTRUCTION | |
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Courteous, timely response to your initial request | X | ||
Preconstruction consulting | X | ||
Courteous, talented, trustworthy craftsmen | X | ||
A detailed proposal for accurate planning prior to construction | X | ||
Detailed construction schedule showing all activities | X | ||
Assigned project manager • Weekly scheduled communications throughout the project • Complete subcontractor supervision • Always accessible management team | X | ||
All subcontractors insured with workers comp and liability insurance and proof available to homeowner | X | ||
A well-established working relationship with subcontractors insuring a smooth process | X | ||
On-going advice and recommendations to manage new homeowner ideas to budget | X | ||
Homeowner walk-through at the end of your project for any fine-tuning | X | ||
Project delivered on-time, on-budget | X | ||
Available for smaller future projects | X | ||
12-month post-completion support included in all remodeling work | X |
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.
“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
“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
“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