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Pre-Construction
Check List
Getting your project started right!
Thank you for your business. This job represents a very
big investment on your part. We truly want this to be
an enjoyable and successful experience for you.
Dust - Just about everything that we
do will generate dust. Every effort will be made to contain
the dust. 100% containment is impossible. Dust can get
just about everywhere. We recommend you change your furnace
filter often. We will cover anything and everything that you
direct us to. Please let us know about any family heirlooms,
or prized possessions with which we need to be "extra"
careful.
Hours of Work - Typically 8:00 A.M. to
4:30P.M. Monday through Friday, unless other arrangement
are made. The presence of a lead carpenter is dictated
by the schedule and workload on your job.
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What is the morning routine like
in your household? |
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If we show up early may we come in? |
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What time do you leave for
work? What time do kids go to school? |
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Are there any weekly activities we
need to know about? |
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What about holidays, vacations or
special occasions? |
This way we know that, if we show up a little early, we
might be able to catch you before work or stay a few
minutes late to discuss an issue.
Access - We prefer to keep a key in a lock
box on an accessible door. This way the key does not leave
the job, and if the lead carpenter happens to be away
from the job, another Schloegel representative can meet
subcontractors etc. This is usually the door through which
everyone will enter and exit. Please let us know if you
have an alarm system. May we have a key and use a lock
box, or would you prefer another method of entry?
Lunch - 1/2 hour lunch between 11:30
& 1:00 - most of our workers will go out.
Breaks - About 10 minutes in the morning
and 10 minutes in the afternoon.
Restroom - A restroom should be designated
to be available to the workers or, if preferred, a portable
toilet will be set up at a suitable location established
between Schloegel Design Remodel and the homeowner (this
may result in an additional charge).
Clean up - It is our intention to leave
your job in a "broom clean" condition at the
end of each day.
Schedules - At project commencement you
will be provided with a schedule which will track the
progress of your job from start to finish. A copy of this
schedule will be placed in the job site notebook for your
reference.
Sub-contractors - These people are an
important part of your job. They, like material, need
to be scheduled well in advance. And, like material, they
can be late. Since sub-contractors are not employees,
we are not able to exercise as much control as we would
like.
Delays - Expect a few delays. They come
from many sources, all unexpected. Some are due to suppliers
(the model you want is out of stock, or the truckers are
on strike.) Other delays occur if, once walls are opened,
a situation is exposed that causes plans to be redrawn,
or something else torn out. Subcontractors provide another
source of delay and the domino effect pops up (a delay
on a previous job makes them late on yours.) We do everything
we can to keep delays to a minimum.
Payments of Invoices - Invoices will
be mailed and payment is due upon receipt. You may mail
in the payment, drop it by the office, or feel free to
give it to the lead carpenter. Prompt payment is expected
and appreciated as well as necessary to avoid any disruption
in work.
Children - A construction site could
pose various dangers to children. We ask that children
not be allowed on the construction site, especially
during work hours. If it is necessary for children to be
either in or around work areas at any time, we ask that
they be closely supervised.
Pets - Remodeling can be a trying experience
on your pet. Many new faces will be coming and going.
We will try to accommodate your pet as best as possible.
Please inform us what to do if your pet "gets out"
and any gates/doors that need to be kept closed.
Parking - A designated area for Schloegel
employees to park should accommodate both the homeowner
and Schloegel Design Remodel. We would like you to let us
know any specific concerns regarding your neighbors.
Preparing For Your Job - We will gladly move
the larger items, i.e.: refrigerator, stove, etc. We ask
that you clean out all cabinets and small items affected
by the work, i.e.: wall hangings, knick-knacks, etc. Let
us know where we can move the larger items and we will
let you know which walls may be affected that you may
not have considered.
Trash Disposal - We will either set a
dumpster or establish a trash pile for regular pick-up
by our own dump truck. A suitable location for trash (a
dumpster) should be established.
Landscaping - During the normal course
of construction, damage to the driveway, curbs, sidewalks,
patios, adjoining plantings and sod may be beyond the
control of the contractor. The contractor is not responsible
for this damage, but will make every effort to avoid or
minimize such damage.
Communication - On most jobs we will
have a "project manager" that will run the day
to day aspect of your job. Jobs run smoothest when all
communications are funneled through them, including conversations
regarding a subcontractor. Subcontractors take instructions best
from the project manager, and it keeps information in the
proper channel. The written word will have preference
over the spoken word. To ensure your satisfaction, please
put all changes and variations in writing. A job notebook
will be provided and placed in a location mutually convenient
to you and the lead carpenter. This notebook is an important
tool for communicating with your project manager - as it
provides written documentation to discussion and decisions.
Jake Schloegel is always available to discuss any part
of your job.
Material Storage - An area, usually one
side of the garage, should be selected to store salvaged and newly materials delivered.
Conduct - All workers on your job have
been asked to keep their shirts on at all times; not to
smoke inside; to properly dispose of their cigarettes
in a designated can outside; to play their radios at a
low volume; and to clean up after themselves. Please advise
the salesperson or Jake Schloegel if any of these rules
are not followed.
Change Orders - Change orders will be
priced and presented for approval prior to commencement
of additional work. Any deviation from the contract should
be addressed immediately to avoid any misunderstandings
and to help hold down cost. Please be advised that any
change may interrupt the rhythm of the work and will result
in a delay. Payment is due upon acceptance of change order.
Code Requirements - If code requires work that was not
specified, i.e.: electrical, plumbing, etc., this work
will be completed by means of a change order.
Moonlighting - is not allowed by our
employees or subcontractors for our customers. Unauthorized
work for our customers could result in an employee's termination.
Yard Signs - We would like your permission
to set one of our signs in your yard. The majority of
our business comes from "word - of - mouth"
advertising. This sign not only helps our company generate
business, but it also gives your neighbors our phone
number in case they have any problems or concerns regarding
our activity in the neighborhood. The sign also serves
as a marker for material deliveries and subcontractors.
Progress Meetings - At a point near the
middle of the project, usually right before drywall starts,
and at any other time you request, we would like to set
up another meeting to review this checklist, the job schedule,
and any other items of interest or concern. The Design
Manger
and Project Manager will be present for this meeting.
Pictures - It is our intention to take
pictures of each project prior to the start of the job
and at its conclusion. If this practice is acceptable
with you, we will take our "Before" pictures
as soon as possible. Upon completion of the project, the
design manager
will schedule a time with you for "After" pictures.
With your permission, your pictures may show up on our
web site. Your name and address will not appear in our
marketing materials without your permission
Post Construction - During your job, normal
and standard construction practices and techniques will
be followed. These practices are based on all existing
conditions being standard. However, not all current conditions
will be normal.
Your soil is of varying strengths and moisture content.
This may allow for your new addition to move and react
differently than your existing house. These conditions
can manifest themselves in cracks. Your addition may settle
and crack.
The moisture content in your home can vary from a humidity
level of 10% to 100%. This swing in moisture means that
all the framing lumber, trim and hardwood floors will
expand and contract. Drywall nails or screws may bulge
out and new trim may separate - up to 1/4" in some
cases.
The concrete installed on your job is likely to crack,
chip, and/or pit. Salt placed by you or brought in on
your car will cause the concrete to spall or scale. The
concrete should be sealed by the customer after the concrete
has cured (minimum of 28 days).
Damage during the normal course of construction to driveway,
curbs, sidewalks, patios and adjoining plantings and sod
may be beyond the control of the contractor. The contractor
is not responsible for this damage, but will make every
effort to avoid or minimize such damage.
At the final walk-through, the salesperson will schedule
a 60-day follow-up visit with you to take pictures and
check on your completed project. You will also receive
a letter about 10 months after completion of your job
that will serve as a reminder that the warranty period
is due to expire at 12 months, and to please contact us
to schedule a time to address any warranty items before
that time.
Remodeling Fever - the term coined for
the natural pattern of customer emotions during a typical
remodeling project. The following Remodeling Curve illustrates
this pattern:
Prevent Remodeling Fever
Remember that your home will soon become
a worksite. We will work hard to respect your privacy
and help minimize any inconvenience. Nonetheless, the
train-station atmosphere may lead to remodeling fever.
You may feel a loss of control because of disrupted routines
and the impact on your personal space. The best approach
is to...
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prepare for inconvenience, and
prepare well. Be sure to set aside a room in your home
where you can escape from the chaos and commotion.
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maintain a sense of humor. You may
need it when the weather refuses to cooperate or a
vendor postpones the delivery date for materials;
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enjoy the remodeling process. Tell the children
you are "camping-in" and turn inconvenience
into fun. Along the way, celebrate at completion
of phases of the project, for example when drywall
is finished order in your favorite take-out meal.
With patience, consistent communication, and
careful preparation, the process will go smoothly
and you can enjoy the results for years. There is
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The Design Remodel Process
• Design and Budget Discussion
• Feasibility Assessment
• Agreement to Proceed
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Approval
• Construction/Schedule
• Final Walk Through
• Follow-up/Warranty
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