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Surface Protection
How will my home be protected during construction? One of our primary objectives when meeting with a new client, is building trust. Will we listen to their ideas and intentions, will we establish a fair and appropriate investment level for their project, and will we...
Understanding Common Construction Terms
You have decided to do a kitchen renovation, a bathroom remodel or a whole home renovation your home to accommodate your lifestyle. You’ve done some research and called Deane Home Services to come look at your project. We schedule a site evaluation to meet with you...
Change Orders: Our Approach to Construction Adjustments
Change Orders We all know what changes orders are. They are items that modify your original contract due to amendments to the original scope of work. There are a couple types of change orders that we typically utilize. Changes of necessity: these can be generated for...
Importance of Choosing a Licensed Contractor
Why is licensing importanat? Anyone that has been involved in or contemplated a renovation project has heard talk of using a licensed contractor. Why is that important? It seems like this is fairly self-evident, but I am always amazed when I hear about someone hiring...
Building on Time: Why Schedule Management Matters in Renovation Projects
Scheduled Management Just about all aspects of our lives are controlled by schedules. Everyone knows that there are consequences for not following a schedule. Appointments cancelled or rescheduled for arriving late, missed business opportunities for lack of...
Nonstandard Expectations
If you have read any of my other blogs or just have a general knowledge of what is involved in a renovation project, you understand that a renovation project is a stressful undertaking. There is a financial element that commonly creates anxiety for people. There is...
Why We Use Trade Partners
Trade Partners vs. Subcontractors vs. In-House Staffing There are a variety of options for operationally completing a construction project. Contractors either use subcontractors or have a large variety of in-house labor to utilize. There are advantages and...
Deane Home Services Reintroduction
Deane Home Services was established in 2017. After spending a number of years in the construction business, it was time to build our own renovation company in an industry populated with companies employing a variety of methods and processes to assist clients with...
Surface Protection
How will my home be protected during construction? One of our primary objectives when meeting with a new client, is building trust. Will we listen to their ideas and intentions, will we establish a fair and appropriate investment level for their project, and will we...
Understanding Common Construction Terms
You have decided to do a kitchen renovation, a bathroom remodel or a whole home renovation your home to accommodate your lifestyle. You’ve done some research and called Deane Home Services to come look at your project. We schedule a site evaluation to meet with you...
Change Orders: Our Approach to Construction Adjustments
Change Orders We all know what changes orders are. They are items that modify your original contract due to amendments to the original scope of work. There are a couple types of change orders that we typically utilize. Changes of necessity: these can be generated for...
Importance of Choosing a Licensed Contractor
Why is licensing importanat? Anyone that has been involved in or contemplated a renovation project has heard talk of using a licensed contractor. Why is that important? It seems like this is fairly self-evident, but I am always amazed when I hear about someone hiring...
Building on Time: Why Schedule Management Matters in Renovation Projects
Scheduled Management Just about all aspects of our lives are controlled by schedules. Everyone knows that there are consequences for not following a schedule. Appointments cancelled or rescheduled for arriving late, missed business opportunities for lack of...