As we all get set to celebrate the coming of a new year, I would like to thank those who have made 2010 at great success for Kopher Wood Contracting. To my family and friends who give me support all year round and to my wife who has sacrificed so much this year as we get this company moving off the ground and higher.
To all those who have helped with small and large projects this year a special thank you as we could not have begun with this amount of success without you. A special thank you to Mr Reiter of RTS Homes ltd. who chose to hire Kopher Wood as his regular framing company and may we develop a great working relationship through 2011 and beyond.
With winter in full swing now, outdoor projects are not to far away to be planned for. But, what you may consider is what needs to be done in your home to make it your dream home. Not all dream homes have 7 figure price tags. We can help create the extra living space or find more living space in your home.
Happy New Year and best of luck in 2011
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Do some background work on you contractor!
Not to say I am the best contractor out there, but to those who say there are able to do work well below cost, you are only injuring the entire industry. You may ask how can this be. But lets lay out the facts. If the below cost contractor is selected, they will use cheaper quality materials therefore giving a poor result in there quality. Home owners may not realize the problem until after they have paid the contractor and he has disappeared. After paying this contracting they may not have the money to do repairs necessary to fix contractors work.
For example, you hire "Brian" from an online ad to finish your basement. He has said it will take approximately 1-2 weeks and will cost roughly $19 a square foot. When going over your request he constantly changes items you want to fit less expensive and easier to install. He offers to do all electrical and plumbing required(very rare if Brian has his electrical and plumbing license). Also, rare if he takes out necessary permits for the work involved. When project is complete you are lwondering if this is what you wanted and if you got what you paid for. Changes are now costly because of finished walls and ceiling and hidden electrical and plumbing.
In reality, a finished basement should start roughly around $35 square foot, that would include framing, minor electrical, and some flooring. For complex and fully finished basements the price can quickly climb for things like bathrooms, bedrooms, custom lighting and insulated flooring.
Great work results in Great referrals and references, another great reference will come from home improvement stores and good contractor will usually deal with sales people at these stores directly, others will have no relationship with anyone, ask for one sales rep reference as well.
I hope this helps future projects for many people out there, I would love to be able to help everyone with there dream projects, but to everyone there is a great contractor out there who fits the situation. Please let me know if there are any projects that you are looking at completing in the near future.
For example, you hire "Brian" from an online ad to finish your basement. He has said it will take approximately 1-2 weeks and will cost roughly $19 a square foot. When going over your request he constantly changes items you want to fit less expensive and easier to install. He offers to do all electrical and plumbing required(very rare if Brian has his electrical and plumbing license). Also, rare if he takes out necessary permits for the work involved. When project is complete you are lwondering if this is what you wanted and if you got what you paid for. Changes are now costly because of finished walls and ceiling and hidden electrical and plumbing.
In reality, a finished basement should start roughly around $35 square foot, that would include framing, minor electrical, and some flooring. For complex and fully finished basements the price can quickly climb for things like bathrooms, bedrooms, custom lighting and insulated flooring.
Great work results in Great referrals and references, another great reference will come from home improvement stores and good contractor will usually deal with sales people at these stores directly, others will have no relationship with anyone, ask for one sales rep reference as well.
I hope this helps future projects for many people out there, I would love to be able to help everyone with there dream projects, but to everyone there is a great contractor out there who fits the situation. Please let me know if there are any projects that you are looking at completing in the near future.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
John Street Renovation/Addition
If you knew the house before, you certainly wouldn't recognize it now. With the New stone going on and framing complete the house definately has been updated. Minus one piece of timber over the front porch and top gable the house has really come together. But, with that being done it's right on the the next 
project in New Hamburg. Along with all of those who are waiting to have projects done in the near future. He are a few pictures of what John Street looks like.
project in New Hamburg. Along with all of those who are waiting to have projects done in the near future. He are a few pictures of what John Street looks like.Friday, May 28, 2010
Perfect Time for that Outdoor Project
With the official start to the summer over, time to start thinking about those summer projects. Don't get stuck in a bad place like new customer who had to call Kopher Wood to correct what his deck builders had left undone and not acceptable to building code. Save both your time and money when you get the job done properly the first time. Deck isn't required this summer, how about some extra storage. With plenty of designs and prices ranges a new shed maybe what your looking for. Built right and water tight, can be used for storage year round with out the worry of water damage.
Shed Not big enough! how about a garage or addition to your existing home. Many ways to go about building either. Don't worry about finding all the trades, we have the connections through years of building to get qualified trades people to take care of your dream project. Let us know how we can help make your project come to life.
Kopher Wood Contracting
Your Dream, Your Inspiration, Our Standards.
Shed Not big enough! how about a garage or addition to your existing home. Many ways to go about building either. Don't worry about finding all the trades, we have the connections through years of building to get qualified trades people to take care of your dream project. Let us know how we can help make your project come to life.
Kopher Wood Contracting
Your Dream, Your Inspiration, Our Standards.
Friday, May 14, 2010
New Company Familiar Feeling
With over 40 years combined experience we put your vision from paper to reality. With complete framing solutions for your home or business, we believe in doing things right the first time. Have an outdoor summer project in mind, we can help with your deck or shed projects as well as fence or gazebo's. Realized last years holidays were a little cramped, have an unfinished basement or dreams of an addition let us help before this years holiday season rolls around. With contacts in all trades we can help manage your project to eliminate the additional stress that comes with a renovation or addition. We look forward to ways we can help save time, money and stress.
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Your Dream. Your Inspiration. Our Standards.
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