While brick offers a handsome look to any home, it comes at a price. When you compare brick vs Hardi Plank Siding , the cost is considerable. You should expect to pay about $10-12 per square foot for brick and about $3-4 per square foot for Hardie Plank. Brick can last up to 100 years … Read more
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If you are building an extra bathroom or remodeling a bathroom to include a stand up shower in the City of San Antonio, you are going to be required to submit a Shower Pan Letter. The City of San Antonio will not pass the final plumbing inspection if the building contractor does not fill out … Read more
Both Blown Insulation and Batt Insulation have pro’s and con’s to them. Are you going to do the install yourself or are you going to hire a professional? If you are planning on doing it yourself, Blown Insulation is the easiest way to go. You can rent the blowing machine from your local hardware store, … Read more
Figuring how much construction costs per square foot is really simple to do. All you need is the total construction amount and the total square footage of the project. Example: If you have a construction total of $200,000 and you are building 1,800 square feet you divide $200,000 by 1,800 to get $111.11 per square … Read more
Knowing if you need new Windows or not can be answered if you answer these questions: Are my energy bills expensive every month? Can you feel a draft coming from outside when you put your hand next to the windows? Do your windows have condensation on them? Are your windows rotted or difficult to open … Read more
There are many factors that can make home remodeling expensive. You must take into consideration that the company you hire to do any kind of home remodel or renovation did not build your house, so there are going to be some surprises along the way. New home construction is typically cheaper than home remodeling because … Read more
If your doors “stick” or simply won’t close properly, then there are a couple of possible problems. The door may not have been installed properly. An experienced handyman or contractor can diagnose the problem and fix them with some added shims or an adjustment to the hinges. Another possibility is that the foundation could have … Read more
Painting the interior or exterior can be an easy way to give your home a fresh look in San Antonio. Changing the color scheme can also make your home feel completely different. It can take as little as a half day or an entire weekend to paint an average size room (12’x12′ room). Sometimes the … Read more
If you live in a home built prior to 1970, there is a good chance that asbestos was used in some of the building products during the construction of your home. Even some home built after 1970 may have some asbestos products in the home. Floor tiles, insulation (batt insulation, wire insulation, duct or water … Read more
How do I know if my foundation needs to be leveled? If you live in Alamo Heights or Terrell Hills areas of San Antonio, you most likely have some issue’s with your foundation. Some tell tale signs of foundation distress: windows and doors that don’t open and close properly, diagonal cracks in the walls (inside … Read more
What is a Pier and Beam Foundation? Pier and beam foundations are a concrete (or cedar) footing and pier which supports floor joists and structure of the house. These foundations usually have crawl spaces underneath the home depending on the slope of the land the house is built upon. For pier-and-beam foundations, pier spacing will … Read more
After a construction contract has been awarded, if work needs to be added or deleted from a particular contract, a Change Order is required to modify the contract. A description of changes to be made to a project that describes the new work to be done (and any modifications) and the price to be paid … Read more