Sunday, April 27, 2008
Good advise from 100+ years ago...
Good advise to follow when choosing a contractor....
"It’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little.When you pay too
much, you lose a little money – that is all.When you pay too little, you
sometimes lose everything; because the thing you bought was incapable of doing
the job it was bought to do.The common law of business balance prohibits
paying a little and getting a lot.It cannot be done.If you deal with the lowest
bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run; and if you do that you
will have enough to pay for something better."– John Ruskin (1819-1900)
"It’s unwise to pay too much, but it’s worse to pay too little.When you pay too
much, you lose a little money – that is all.When you pay too little, you
sometimes lose everything; because the thing you bought was incapable of doing
the job it was bought to do.The common law of business balance prohibits
paying a little and getting a lot.It cannot be done.If you deal with the lowest
bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run; and if you do that you
will have enough to pay for something better."– John Ruskin (1819-1900)
Labels: advice, general-contractor, southern-california
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 3:26 PM
Monday, February 11, 2008
Arches Add a Nice Touch.
Arches add a dramatic touch to an otherwise dull opening.
Masterson Construction are experts in arch design and construction as shown in the following series of photos from a Southern California home project recently completed.
The above photo view is looking down the hallway and shows the dramatic difference that can be achieved by a general contractor for professional results.
This second photograph (above) is the arched entry to the family room, and this renovation complements the other arch for an elegant look.
TAGS: advice arch california general contractor construction residential remodels
Masterson Construction are experts in arch design and construction as shown in the following series of photos from a Southern California home project recently completed.
The above photo view is looking down the hallway and shows the dramatic difference that can be achieved by a general contractor for professional results.
This second photograph (above) is the arched entry to the family room, and this renovation complements the other arch for an elegant look.
TAGS: advice arch california general contractor construction residential remodels
Labels: advice, arch, general-contractor, southern-california
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 9:04 PM
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Window Change Project
Here is a picture of a couple of windows from a window change-out we just did. I wanted to get some "before" pictures but the windows where out by the time I got there with my camera.We also installed new trim to match what was there before.
The customer is in the process of remodeling his house a little at a time. The old windows were in bad shape and that is why we did them first. The home owner is very happy with the outcome and is going to be getting a nice rebate check to boot!
TAGS: advice california general contractor construction residential window replacement
Labels: advice, general-contractor, southern-california, windows
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 9:40 AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Handyman Services
Many general contractors will take smaller "handyman" type jobs to help supplement their business. Using a general contractor for small jobs is a good choice as you are getting your small job done properly and know that the work is being done by a licensed professional.
A general contractor will be insured and bonded. Most handymen do not carry insurance.
Masterson Construction welcomes all jobs big and small. Please give us a call at 562-650-0272 if you have any questions.
TAGS: advice southern california general contractor construction handyman services
A general contractor will be insured and bonded. Most handymen do not carry insurance.
Masterson Construction welcomes all jobs big and small. Please give us a call at 562-650-0272 if you have any questions.
TAGS: advice southern california general contractor construction handyman services
Labels: advice, contractor, handyman-services, southern-california
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 10:19 AM
Monday, November 5, 2007
Turned a negitive into a positive...
The plans called for the wall to be extended 5 feet out. When we opened up the wall we found plumbing drains from the upstairs master bathroom coming down the wall and through the concrete slab. It would have cost the home owner quite a bit extra to reroute the plumbing.I suggested that we leave the part of the wall that had the plumbing intact and open up the rest.Then we added an arch to match the other arches we where adding through out the house.The home owners where very happy with the results.
Note: The picture here represents work done by Masterson Construction working as a subcontractor.
TAGS: advice general contractor construction residential room additions
Labels: construction, contractor, residential, room-additions, southern-california
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 9:48 PM
Thursday, October 25, 2007
The importance of hiring a licensed general contractor
Here is a link to a story that appeared on MSNBC.It illustrates the importance of hiring a licensed GC, or General Contractor...
TAGS: advice general contractor
TAGS: advice general contractor
Labels: advice, general-contractor, news, southern-california
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 11:27 PM
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Important Things Planning a Room Addition
I get a lot of people contacting me wanting to do a room addition or some other type of large project.The first thing I ask them is "Do you have plans yet?".
A lot of people think that a contractor is the first person to contact when they
want to do something like this. In reality you should contact an architect.
An architect will help you design your addition and drawn up the plans.
Then you will need to get in contact with a licenced general contractor. The contractor you chose will then take the plans to have them approved and pull all needed permits.
Now, some smaller jobs like patio covers, window replacements, decks, or smaller kitchen and bath remodels do not normally need plans (but in most cases a permit will need to be pulled).
TAGS: advice architect general contractor decks kitchens remodels patio covers room additions
A lot of people think that a contractor is the first person to contact when they
want to do something like this. In reality you should contact an architect.
An architect will help you design your addition and drawn up the plans.
Then you will need to get in contact with a licenced general contractor. The contractor you chose will then take the plans to have them approved and pull all needed permits.
Now, some smaller jobs like patio covers, window replacements, decks, or smaller kitchen and bath remodels do not normally need plans (but in most cases a permit will need to be pulled).
TAGS: advice architect general contractor decks kitchens remodels patio covers room additions
Labels: advice, general-contractor, room-additions, windows
Permalink posted by Jack Masterson @ 10:34 PM
