by Joe Levitch | Jul 1, 2012 | Agreements
WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF REMODELING Home improvement is exciting with its promise of new space, improved performance, updated looks, and—stress? Oh yeah. Let’s be honest. For the “gain” of a new and better structure, we must endure the “pain” of...
by Joe Levitch | May 25, 2012 | Agreements, Business, Cost Vs Value, Process, Trust
In 2005, when I was just starting Levco, remodeling here in Boise, Idaho, a potential client asked to do a cost plus contract (Cost Plus means you present the actual bill and mark each one up a specified percent) on a whole house remodeling project. I was excited...
by Joe Levitch | Apr 9, 2012 | Agreements, Customer Service, Problem Solving, The Law, Trust, Warranty
Late one Saturday afternoon I received a call from a homeowner that had just fired his contractor. My first thought was : Danger-Danger!!! yellow flags Warning- Warning!!! He wanted to hire me to finish things up. It turns out he had fired his carpenter which is...
by Joe Levitch | Mar 30, 2012 | Agreements, Integrity, Memoirs, Problem Solving, Process
As I get more completed projects under my belt, there are still powerful lessons to be learned. Some are expensive, some are painful. As I say in my Selecting a Remodeler Booklet, it is wise to select a seasoned remodeler. The problem is, “if you always do what...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 21, 2011 | Agreements, Process, The Law
A lien is a legal document that can be place upon your home if a contractor, material supplier, or subcontractor is not paid. Often called a mechanics lien, they can be anything from a threat, to a huge distraction and a serious infraction. As a contractor...
by Joe Levitch | Aug 14, 2011 | Agreements, Budget, Customer Service, Process
I had a crazy realization the other day. No one has ever gotten pissed off at a contractor for finishing a project too soon. How important is it for the client to know when the remodeling is going to be done? I would say VERY! important. What does “DONE”...
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