What is the timeline for billing?
We bill monthly for the work that has been completed to that point.
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Who will be our project manager?
Our lead project managers are Paul Huckaby, a master finish carpenter who has been with Fazzolari for more than a decade, and Mark Haley, an industry pro who ran his…
Read MoreHow many bids should we get?
First, it’s important to understand the difference between a bid and an estimate. A bid is a firm number based on a defined scope of work and specific product or…
Read MoreHow does Fazzolari select their subs and partners?
The term “sub” has a bad ring to our ears. Sort of implies that a general contractor like Fazzolari somehow breathes the purer air of Everest. We do use the…
Read MoreHow do builders and architects work together?
Architects are experts in design so naturally we value their ideas and input. We are experts in building homes so we hope that the architects we work with value our…
Read MoreHow much does new home construction cost?
According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2017, the national median was $101.25 per square foot. A footnote explained that the design and location could change the price…
Read MoreIs new home construction for me?
If you’ve always dreamed of designing your own home on a lot you choose, making the house function just as your family needs it to, and are bored by the…
Read MoreWhat is “custom” construction?
You know that new neighborhood that suddenly popped up where the old Peterson farm used to be? Chances are those three hundred new homes were built using the same three…
Read MoreWhat is new home construction?
We’re going to resist the temptation to elaborate on the pressure Larry Fortensky must have felt the night he became Elizabeth Taylor’s seventh husband. Suffice it to say that if…
Read MoreWhat happens if we don’t like it?
Occasionally, we begin a project only to learn that the newly installed tile backsplash that the homeowner loved in the showroom doesn’t look the same when it reflects, say, the…
Read MoreWhat happens during demolition?
Pry bars and hammers and trashcans, oh my! Think of demo as the storm before the calm. It’s when we come in and rip out all the old items in…
Read MoreWhat is the role of a contractor in a remodel?
Contractors come in many shapes and sizes. Fazzolari is full-service custom builder that can take you from the infant stages of design and project development to job completion. Below are…
Read MoreIs living through a remodel stressful?
Does the Tin Man have a sheet metal backside? Simply put, even when budgets and schedules are on target, remodel jobs cost more and take longer than any homeowner would…
Read MoreHow should we prepare for a remodel?
Start by researching and planning your project completely. Knowing all your design and material choices ahead of time gives your project the best chance to be an on-time success. Set…
Read MoreIs remodeling tax deductible?
Hey, we’re not tax attorneys so we’d rather suggest some reading on the subject, as well as a cup of coffee with your accountant. Below is a surface scratch of…
Read MoreHow long does it take to do a major remodel?
Kitchen or bath remodels rarely take us more than 6-10 weeks to complete because the work scope is narrow and clearly defined. Larger projects, like whole house remodels or additions…
Read MoreWill a remodel improve my home’s value?
We get this one a lot. Fact is, there is no remodel project that we know of that will put more money in your pocket than you spend on construction.…
Read MoreHow much does it cost to remodel a kitchen/bath?
Depends. Let me ask you this: how much does it cost to buy a new car? Hard to believe that you can spend — hang on to your Calvins —…
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Custom Home Construction Trends For 2022
It can be difficult to decide what you want when it comes to building or renovating your home. So, you might be wondering if there are any great custom home construction trends for 2022 that you can incorporate into your new home design.