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We want to build an addition,
undergo a renovation, or build a new home; where do we start? |
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There are a few ways to go about this – but in any case,
you’ve come to the right place! J. Schwartz LLC provides
“Design-Build” services or can recommend an architect
to you based on your specific needs. In either case, the first
step is to call us to discuss your particular circumstances. |
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What is Design-Build? |
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Design-Build is construction project delivery system where
the architecture and construction are all under one contract.
This allows J. Schwartz LLC to work collaboratively from the
beginning with the architect and client in order to insure the
budget is held and the project goals are all met. This method
of contracting also allows for the architecture to be rolled
into a loan because it is all billed together. |
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What is the construction process? |
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This is a great question that we have answered in the Services
section of our website. However, please remember that the process
will be tailored to your specific goals and project. |
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Will I get a schedule for my project? |
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Yes, J. Schwartz LLC will provide you with a detailed schedule
before your project begins. The schedule includes “owner
decision dates” (when we require the client to make selections
and decisions in order to meet the schedule), lead times for
long-lead items, and milestones, such as inspection dates and
move-in dates. |
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Will we have to move out of the house
during construction? |
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The answer is usually no. J. Schwartz LLC can make temporary
kitchens and will do whatever we can in order to accommodate
you. In the cases where it is required that the owner move out,
we will schedule the work to alleviate this situation. All dates
and timelines will be reviewed with you prior to the start of
the work. |
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We have heard about the stereotypical
construction project that starts but then seems to stop without
progress, does this happen on a J. Schwartz LLC project? |
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NO! Our projects are assigned to in-house supervisors and
site laborers as necessary, with strong direct oversight by
Joe Schwartz, himself. We build “start to finish”
and this is one of the reasons that our clients refer us and
call on us to do more work. |
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What is a change order? |
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A change order is any change to the scope of your project.
This may be an addition or a deduction to the overall project
cost, depending on the circumstance. J. Schwartz LLC provides
a detailed list of scope with the budget, so that all items
in the project can be reviewed prior to the contract initiation. |
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How does J. Schwartz LLC handle changes
to the work? |
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J. Schwartz LLC knows that during your construction project
you may wish to make changes, especially as your project begins
to take shape. It is our desire to make the final product everything
that you dream, and with that in mind we hope that you will
always approach us with possible changes. J. Schwartz LLC will
price every potential change for your approval prior to undertaking
the change; we simply add an agreed percentage fee to the actual
costs of the labor and material, so that you will know exactly
what the cost represents. We feel that this allows for transparency
in the process, and hope that it will make you feel comfortable
approaching us with any request that you may have for your home. |
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