Special Projects
Special Projects - Remodeling
Special Projects handles the array of home remodeling projects that fall somewhere between Design/Build and Handyman. We created this division to serve our clients, whose projects do not require elaborate design from an architect, but might involve multiple trades, and require some project coordination or assistance with selections. Examples of Special Projects would be finishing a basement, updating your kitchen or bathroom, porch repairs/rebuilds, decks, large roofing and siding replacements, painting jobs, window and door replacements, or `”you name it”.
Remodeling Your Home
We emphasize communication every step of the way. Home remodeling is a service, not a product. A project often evolves as it unfolds. Our unique, consultative Design/Build approach ensures that we don’t short-change any part of our client’s vision. We want you to love your new space.
Home remodeling is our passion. We live to transform our clients’ homes into one-of-a-kind spaces.
How We Do It
First, we develop a relationship with the client that includes getting to know their lifestyle, needs and wishes. We interview our clients thoroughly (via phone, Zoom, or face-to-face) our office in Potomac, MD) to understand their goals. We help our clients to conceptualize their remodeling ideas.
We use these conversations to put the clients’ vision to paper. With our architectural drawings, clients can visualize ideas they’ve been kicking around in their heads for months, maybe years. The drafts come with a ballpark remodeling budget of what they should expect to spend, so neither side is surprised by the final construction contract later.
Next, we guide our clients through the remodeling project specifics. How large do you want the closets? Will there be a walk-in shower for ease of entry or is a relaxing tub with jets more to their liking? What kind of tile works best with the kitchen layout or the cabinet color and is there a pattern when laying it? These details need to be hammered out, and our Project Coordinators know how to guide a client through these decisions.
Once the details of the remodeling project are in hand, we can put together the construction contract. There are always options to make alterations should both sides agree. Often seeing the remodeling work come together will stimulate new ideas. We hold weekly meetings during the construction process to make sure that things are moving forward the way the client envisioned. That way if a client decides, for example, they’d like a built-in bookcase on a wall, we can add that into the plans.
“We were extremely satisfied with the work completed by Hopkins & Porter! The carpentry and painting skills were outstanding and the attention to every detail was exemplary. They arrived on time each morning, were conscientious about communicating with us as necessary, and were extremely neat during the entire project.”
Carolyn D. & John B. – Chevy Chase, MD
