WORKING WITH PARKSIDE
Getting Started
- Phone Discussion Regarding Scope of Work
- Introduce you to Parkside Interiors, our Beginnings and Processes
- On-Site Discussion to Complete Scope of Work
- Determine an Estimated Budget
- Establish Start Date
Estimate
- Determine the Scope of Work
- Review of Estimated Budget
- Preparation and Execution of Contract and Obtaining Initial Deposit
Delivery
- Obtaining All Necessary Permits
- Coordinating all Sub-Trades and Suppliers
- Start of Renovation
- Renovation Completion and Final Clean Up
- Customer Walk-through and Final Review
Common Questions
- What is feasibility of the project?
- Is this something you have done before?
- What are some alternatives?
- What is the timeline for entire project?
- What is the timeline for each phase of the project?
- Can we live in our home during the renovation?
- Can we do sweat equity?
- Are there any materials or mechanicals we can reuse?
- Is our structure sound?
- What kind of permits are required, if any?
- What are the costs associated with permits?
- Feel free to contact us for answers to some of these commonly asked questions and any more you may have.
RENOVATION CHECKLIST
How will your contractor answer these in-depth questions?
Are you just starting to look for a contractor to help with your next project, or are you in the middle of a project gone awry? We are more than happy to share our years of experience in the renovation business with you, whether you choose us as your renovation contractor or not.
Please take a look at our our checklists to help you get the answers you need. When you are shopping around for a contractor, present them with these questions and compare the answers you receive.
- Is it feasible to build what we want?
- Have you done anything like this before?
- Is there a better way to meet our needs?
- How long would it take?
- Can we live in the house during construction?
- Can we do some of the work ourselves?
- Can you estimate how long each phase will take?
- Can we reuse our existing mechanical systems or will we have to upgrade them?
- Is our current structure sound?
- Can you summarize the whole project process?
- Do we need a Development Permit? How long is this process and what does it cost?
- Do we need a Building Permit? How long is this process and what does it cost?
- Do you take care of all permit & code compliance?
- What portion of my lot can I cover?
- Do you arrange for the necessary inspections?
- Will easements, right-of-ways or setbacks affect our plans?
- Do we have to get approval from our neighbors?
- Can our neighbors stop us from doing this work if they do not approve?
- Will we need any surveys or engineering reports?
- Has the City/Town ever rejected a permit application?
- Are there standards that we can expect you to comply with?
- What does your insurance cover?
- What does our insurance cover?
- Do we have to be home to let workers in?
- Do you protect/cover our existing floors, cabinets, etc.?
- Do we have any financial protection if something should happen to you or your Company?
- Do you offer “Fixed-Fee” and “Cost-Plus” bid options?
- Do you have a standard payment schedule?
- Can our project be designed to fit a pre-determined budget?
- Can you give us a rough estimate of our project cost?
- Are there circumstances that can affect the schedule/budget?
- Can our project be broken into major phases or options?
- Is there a fee for your detailed Formal Bid?
- What if you don’t pay your sub-contractors or suppliers?
- Should we have a contingency for changes or upgrades?
- Do we need a Mortgage or Line of Credit?
- What is the difference between a Designer and an Architect? Which do we need?
- Do you have a Designer that you work with?
- How much should this design cost?
- Should we meet with both you and the Designer initially?
- How long will it take to complete these drawings?
- Will we be able to review them and make changes?
- Can the Designer give us suggestions?
- Should we be assembling a “Clip-file” and “Wish-List”?
- Is the Designer aware of the project cost considerations?
- Will the designs be based on those cost considerations?
- Is there a best time of year to start our project?
- Will we have a written schedule so we can prepare for what is coming?
- Will changes made “in-process” affect schedule and/or budget?
- Are your projects generally completed on time and on budget?
- How long will it take?
- If we see a problem developing should it be pointed out to the Site Supervisor?
- What is the availability of your sub-trades?
- Are there security and safety issues regarding kids & pets?
- Will you be able to keep our jobsite reasonably clean?
- How do we get started?
- Negotiate the price
- Sign a contract
- Order plans
- A deposit will be required
- Key exchange
- Confirm insurance coverage
- Establish a Project Schedule