by Joe Levitch | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Reading Time: 3 minutesI read a piece recently that reminded me of the essence of remodeling. There is nothing more upsetting to the apple cart than dealing with an interruption in the daily routine. Not everyone is cut out for it. My job is to understand the...
by Joe Levitch | Jan 7, 2023 | Garages, Levco Builders Process, Safe Practices
Reading Time: 3 minutesI was recently involved in a couple of situations that ultimately had a happy ending, but it started from a place of confusion and distrust. It turns out that giving and getting thanks happens organically when the stakes are high and emotion...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 23, 2022 | Levco Builders Process, Levco Service Difference
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy on earth would you liken a concert performance to a remodeling project? Have you ever been to a concert where you clapped so darn hard on your feet at the end of the set that the performing group returned to do an encore, then did it again?...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 14, 2022 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Nuts and Bolts of How We Do it Here We have been praised up one side and down the other for having a process that makes sense. Does that mean that others do not? No, however, We keep working on ours because we want this process to be the...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 30, 2022 | Garages, Levco Remodeling Project FAQs
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe understand everyone’s need for a personal space where you can find peace of mind, set stuff down without having it put away for you. A place where things are fixed, and crafts are made on a workbench with a vice. A place to keep your...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs a remodeling contractor, I get into all sorts of projects many of which require us to know and work off of the property boundaries. Pins in my town are typically a 2′ length of rebar that was pounded into the ground and often a plastic...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 28, 2022 | Levco Builders Process, Memoirs
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs my dad Ed turned 98 years old in September, I reflected upon his life and the industry he loves from the day I was born. The Inspiration To Be A Remodeler Dad’s teenage years were lost to world war 2 and basic survival skills. My...
by Joe Levitch | Oct 18, 2022 | Levco Service Difference
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeventeen years ago I recall running my business out of my garage with a laptop and some very basic programs, like Outlook, Word, and Excel. As the lemonade stand grew into a formidable company things had to change to keep up with the times....
by Joe Levitch | Oct 6, 2022 | Levco Builders Process
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs a remodeling business owner, I had to wear all the hats as I started out. Turns out estimating is not a strong suit and there is no right way to do it. I had been fearful for years that I was not charging enough or in some cases charging too...
by Joe Levitch | Sep 21, 2022 | Levco Builders Process, Remodeling Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is the sentiment of many of our clients. I share the feeling of working closely with my clients and believe we bring something special to the table. It is not a tangible thing, it is just the way we roll. Conventional wisdom says that as a...
