FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can we do to check up on a contractor and
make sure they're legitimate?
Ask for their contractor's license number and check for any complaints at the State of
California licensing board and with your local Better Business Bureau. Ask the contractor about their continuing
education and affiliations with professional remodeling associations. Above all, ask for examples of work done,
and for references.
What is the best way to approach a remodeling project?
Establishing a budget or range of budget is one of the most helpful things you can do to expedite the remodeling process.
While you may not know how much remodeling costs, you more than likely have some idea of the range of what you want
to/can afford to spend.
What is design/build?
The Lytle Construction design-build approach to remodeling brings together innovative design with expert
craftsmanship in construction. For the advantages, click here.
What services do you offer in-house? What do you subcontract?
The majority of our remodeling services are supplied from Lytle's in-house team, to include:
- Design: Design consultation, conceptual drawings, budgeting, appliance/product choices, facilitation of choices.
- BuildFraming, carpentry, roofing, custom cabinetry, tile work, solid surface counters, drywall, electrical, plumbing, appliance installation.
- Project Management: Scheduling, change orders, budgeting, crew management.
- Purchasing: appliances, lighting, plumbing fixtures, doors, windows, countertops, and other products.
- We sometimes subcontract (Note: Our in-house crew would be on the job supervising the sub.)
- Stucco
- Shower door installation
- Tile roofs (we do comp and shake roofs only)
- Heating and air conditioning
- Granite counters with edges over 3/4"
- What difference does not subcontracting make?
Lower costs, better quality control, faster project completion, and you know whom to expect on the job site from one day to the next. - How does the appliance/product purchasing process work? Do you install appliance?
Once we understand the scope of work of your project and determine what we need to buy, our purchasing agent works directly with you to order appliances and other products and arrange for their pickup and/or delivery. We install all appliances associated with your project. - Once we're ready to get started, what can we expect in terms of next steps?
- Make an appointment to meet. We'll send out informatin in advance so you can check up on us and learn a little more about what to expect.
- We come out to your home to meet and get an idea of the changes you'd like to make and answer any questions.
- Once you sign the design/scope of work agreement, we take measurements and begin the estimating process.
- We create computer-aided conceptual drawings of a design, and send out a draft to you for review/changes.
- You visit our office--we show you the effect of the changes on your drawings and agree on the overall design.
- We create a scope of work and determine a project price, keeping your budget in mind.
- You approve the written scope of work and price, sign the contract, and pay a deposit.
- We schedule your project and communicate the
timeline to you.
If you're ready to get started, just contact us to answer any
further questions you may have.
