I just added a module to the website. It is designed to keep everyone in the loop. The idea was not new; I just found a company that provides a needed service that I did not need to invent. I partnered with a company that has created an amazing tool. They also seem to...
Keeping an Eye on the Doughnut
As a kid growing up in Berkeley California, there was a place that had a profound impact upon my life. It was a simple doughnut shop on Ashby near College Avenue. It was always a special occasion to go there and I am so thankful for being exposed to great stuff as a...
How Long Will My Project Take?
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" mean anyway?...
Levco Builders: A True Client Advocate
What does being a client advocate mean to me. It is more than just words... It involves taking decisive action sometimes. The design phase was done and the components were selected in a small bathroom project. The construction phase was in full swing. In an effort...
Uncovering the Unexpected: My Adventures in Home Inspection
I recently had the wonderful experience of providing my powers of observation and interpreted a few home inspections. No I am not a certified inspector but I know my way around a home. This all stemmed from the NARI home tour and a family that was anxious to find a...
Design Build Vs. Handyman remodeling
At Levco We have structured the business into a Design Build Model that works differently than the handyman model. Our work is geared to the homeowner that wants a project completed ranging from the $8000 to $250,000. So far our clients have not come to us with a...