Oh boy is there ever a problem between the three of the federal agencies that regulate how lead is handled in the residential remodeling world. The EPA's RRP rule came out last April and Levco has been all over it with training and lead safe work practices. I knew...
This is the nightmare no one wants to see. A fire in the basement with no way out. Here is an example of why the building code insists that below ground living spaces must have Egress Windows. Above ground living spaces need them too but below ground is where the...
Levco Builders has a firm foundation in the safety world Joe is a Flight Paramedic and Diane is a former EMT. We as a company are always looking at our processes and procedures as well as our tools to ensure safety. Although all accidents cant be prevented we pride...
Basement wet bar from a storage areaThe Challenge Our client had a walkout basement room that was used for relaxing and entertainment. There was a TV and a couch plus a pool table. They used a vintage cabinet to hold liquor, but the idea of a wet bar in the room was...
Basement Finished in StyleThe Challenge The basement of this home had a chronic water problem. A previous contractor had done a wimpy repair and another contractor was planning to dig a trench around the room to add a pump system to allow water that came in to be...
Basement Bathroom AdditionThe Challenge This was a basement storage area under the stairs and a perfect place to add a bathroom. determine what was under the floor. Finding a way to get the sewage out. It was a tight space and an enclosure would make it feel...
Project Name The Challenge The master bathroom had the original charm but was outdated. It had wallpaper and a bathtub. The flooring was vinyl and the cabinets were white. The Idea To eliminate the tub, move the toilet over to get a larger mud set tile shower. To...