Remodeling
Advantages Of Design-Build Remodeling
Remodeling - The Old Way
Traditionally, a home remodeling project required the expertise of two totally separate professions, architecture and remodeling. First you would hire an architect to design and specify your remodeling project according to your needs and desires. Then you would hire a home remodeling contractor to actually turn the design into reality by constructing the project according to the drawings — that is, if the remodeling project's cost didn't exceed the anticipated budget. Sadly, many home remodeling projects never actually get built even though they have been completely designed because they end up grossly exceeding the anticipated budget.
With this traditional approach there is usually very little, if any, communication between the architect and the remodeling contractor prior to actual construction. This means that any ideas that the remodeling contractor may have such as a more cost effective solution to a particular remodeling design challenge, or a more appropriate material or product, or just a better way of doing something in general, don't get incorporated into the remodeling plan. This can often result in expensive change orders or settling for the less than ideal solutions.
Remodeling - The New Way
The professional Design/Build approach to remodeling is a "one-stop-shop" approach to home building and remodeling that has revolutionized residential home remodeling in many important ways. While the approach is not necessarily new, Design/Build remodeling has become very popular because it eliminates many of the common problems, frustrations and set-backs associated with the traditional approach.
By combining the services and expertise of the remodeling contractor, the architect and/or designer into one unified service, you allow the architect/designer and the remodeling contractor to work together as a cohesive team in a very synergistic way. This typically results in a much more effective remodeling process from beginning to end with fewer changes during construction and in many cases a much higher level of client satisfaction.
Other Notable Benefits of Design/Build Remodeling include:
• The Design/Build remodeling contractor provides the owner with a single point of accountability. This virtually eliminates any finger pointing between the architect and remodeling contractor.
• The Remodeling project is designed to your needs and desires with a realistic budget in mind. If anticipated remodeling costs begin to exceed the anticipated budget, you know almost immediately and can adjust as needed.
• Maximizes your return on investment. Design and construction costs are typically less expensive because the architect and remodeling contractor can communicate during the design process.
• The design process is typically faster allowing us to start your remodeling project sooner.
• The lines of communication are simplified and chances for misunderstandings are greatly reduced.
• Because the remodeling contractor is chosen and gets involved in the very beginning you will have a much better relationship with the remodeling contractor throughout the remodeling project. Communication between you the client and the remodeling contractor is greatly improved.
• Greater level of trust and confidence between client and remodeling contractor.
• The remodeling contractor has a much better sense of your needs and desires having been involved from the very beginning.
• Proven process that produces quality results and high satisfaction levels.
At some point almost every homeowner needs to change something in their home, whether it's a bathroom, kitchen or set of windows. Or they may want a new, large patio or the whole back yard landscaped. In all of these situations the best route to go is to hire a contractor.
About Us
In 1998, John Wells and Greg Wattenbarger founded WWCI. A design-build General Contracting company that specializes in commercial and residential development & construction. Located in Bakersfield, California, WWCI has been doing quality work ever since.
WWCI is among the best design-build organizations in Bakersfield -- providing complete architecture, engineering, construction management and contracting. Our experience and professionalism has earned us an enviable reputation among corporate and residential clients alike.