How to Spot and Handle a Sinkhole

 

If you live in Florida even a few weeks out of the year, you know what a paradise it is – endless sunny days, breathtaking sunsets, and soft sandy beaches. And while that beautiful sugar sand feels amazing between your toes, it can become a real liability when it starts to give way under the foundation of a home. Hence, a Floridian’s (and insurance adjuster’s) worst nightmare: Sinkholes.Before you start shuddering at the thought of your home being swallowed up by the earth, know this: there is an exact reason that a sinkhole occurs.  Additionally, if you know how to spot the signs, you will be able to catch it before it becomes a serious problem. We recently completed a major sinkhole repair project in Largo, and we learned a lot! Here are a few things you should know about sinkholes.

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5 Tips to Get the Best Commercial Contractor

Not every commercial contractor is knowledgeable about the construction business, especially when it comes to commercial construction. Even the most experienced business owners don’t always know who to turn to when they need something at their facility built, repaired or expanded.

It’s true that there are a lot of commercial contractors who have great marketing schemes but do a sloppy and potentially hazardous job. Follow these tips to prevent yourself from hiring the wrong contractor for the job. Hiring a good commercial contractor will not only help you save money, but also help you improve your business facility to your complete satisfaction.

How to Tell Commercial Contractors Apart

There are plenty of commercial contractors around who just are out to get the best of your time and money. It’s essential to be vigilant and assertive when checking out potential prospects. Here are a few things to remember when hiring a commercial contractor:Continue reading

Home Designs – the Reasons to use a Design-Build Contractor

home builder designer at Nelson Construction and RenosThe usual way that a home build or home renovation project gets done is to start by working with a designer to create the home designs and then the full architectural plans.  Then you put the project out to bid and contractors compete to do the work.

A design-build contractor does the whole thing.  From day one they work with you until you move into your new home.

What are the Advantages of the Design Build Process?

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Concrete Countertop Revolution

If you want to truly express your own personality, look into concrete countertops for your bathroom or kitchen; outdoors; anywhere you need a space to set things on.  In this world of unique interior design, you can set your home or office apart with custom made concrete countertop.

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Pick up your interior design colors with concrete, or make your home, office or retail store look uber-modern with an industrial gray tone.  You can mix colors or embed items in the concrete for a truly one-of-a-kind look that is exclusively yours. Designing your own embedded concrete countertop can give you an incomparableContinue reading

Hiring the Right Building Contractor

Building ContractorWhen people are looking for a building contractor, no matter how many marketing campaigns a construction company does, most people will go straight to their friends for a recommendation. This is understandable. Marketing is just that, marketing. You can’t necessarily trust what a company says in its Yellow Pages ad or on its Website. Anyone can say anything in a marketing campaign. So you go to a friend you can trust and ask them for their experiences and if they have any recommendations for who to use or who to avoid.

But while the recommendation of a friend is valuable it may not tell the whole story. A contractor may be a very skilled tradesperson and a friendly and agreeable guy (or gal) and your friend may have had a good experience with them. But they may just be one or two people literally working out of the back of a pickup truck.Continue reading

Avoiding the Hassle in your Home Remodel

Home Remodel ContractorAre you considering a home remodel? Everyone wants to live in a home they are proud of. It’s a great moment when you are finally in the position to turn your house into that dream home you’ve always wanted. It’s a chance to be creative and own something you will truly be proud of. You get to look through magazines and home design shows and you start to get an idea of exactly how you want everything to look.

But then the dream collides with the ugly reality of having to hire a Building Contractor. This is the point where you have to communicate your dream to another person and you have to trust them to make it happen. And hopefully, without any nasty hassles along the way.Continue reading