December 2019 – BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC

DIY Gone Awry

December 19, 2019

We recently received a call from a man who was in need of our assistance. It turns out he tried to renovate their bathroom. It seemed like a simple project at the time. It did not take him long to realize that he was in over his head. He put the bathroom together enough that they could use it, well at least take baths. The shower was still not working. Then he called us.

This is not an uncommon occurrence. With the advent of HGTV and all the DIY shows as well as all the big box hardware stores, it does not seem to daunting a task to replace or renovate a room in your home. You can go into one of those stores and buy a fully equipped bathroom or kitchen. You can find everything from the flooring to ceiling and all that is required in between.

Although this is a great thing, there are times when you want to hire a professional contractor. Let’s face it, once you start taking things apart, well it’s just not as easy as they make it look on tv.

Home renovations can be stressful under the best of circumstances. All it takes is one faulty wire or dodgy plumbing and your plans go totally down the tube, literally. Working with a contractor can be just what you need. As a contractor, we come alongside you and help organize the project, deal with any permitting that may be required, provide you with accurate drawings that meet code and then we manage the trades that are needed to finish this project. Even for a small bathroom project, you may need all that we referenced above and a plumber, electrician, tile installer, drywall installer as well as a painter and that’s just a small bathroom.

It is actually a great partnership, to work with a contractor, to get the job done fast and done right. It may be counterintuitive but by working with a contractor you will actually save money and time. More important than that is your home will be safe. What is your time, safety and peace of mind worth to you?

Communication is Key!

December 13, 2019

Imagine starting a construction project in your home and being able to know, at any moment, where your project is in the process. Also, imagine being able to see who will be working in your home and when. Doesn’t this sound like an idyllic way to do business with a general contractor? This is how we do business with our customers.

When you start working with us, we add you to our system and assign a secure customer login to a portal (window) which gives you access to all the information you will need regarding your project. With just a click of a mouse and a few keys on your keyboard or phone, you will know when the project starts, who is working when and you will see what the deadlines are for each aspect of you job. Whether it is a one week job or a two month job, you will be empowered to see your job with just a few clicks. We believe in coming alongside our clients and working with them to get their job done.

With this information, you will have peace of mind knowing your job is being handled with the same love and care you would give it!

Reflecting – Throw Back Time

Reflecting - Throw Back Time

December 5, 2019

As we come to the end of the year and start to wind down, most are looking forward to what is next year, setting goals. We are as well, but sometimes it is good to reflect back to see how far we have come. This picture is from 2011 of Barry and Heidi, Owner and Office Manager of the company. It’s fun to look back!

BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC has been in business for 19 years. As a company we have grown so much. As couple and owners of the company, they love to see how far they have come. They look forward to many more years of fulfilling clients needs when it comes to building and renovating.

There Is Value In Hiring a Contractor… What’s Holding You Back?

There Is Value In Hiring a Contractor... What's Holding You Back?

December 4, 2019

When we talk to our clients after a job is done, some of the feedback we get is, “I wish I had done this sooner”. When we dig in to find out why they didn’t, often we find one of the main reasons is that they heard horror stories of working with contractors to do their construction. Even one of employees had her own “horror stories.” Here she shares it in her own words.

“I had a roof that needed to be repaired. I hired a contractor who was the husband of a coworker. Long story short, he took the deposit, started the job, and never came back. He left material on my roof which started flying off with the wind. We had to find another contractor to finish the job and the money was gone. That made me gun shy to bring in anyone to do work.

Fast forward to today! I now work for BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC and see the behind the scenes of the construction world. I have learned so much. The biggest thing I learned is the importance of hiring a general contractor to oversee the work. I now know if I had BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC overseeing my roof job not only would it have been done, it would have been done well, on time and on budget. BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC makes sure the person doing the job is where they said they should be and doing what they said they would be doing. I lost more than money on that roofing job. I lost my time to get the job done right and I lost confidence in construction in general.”

We have worked with clients who tried to oversee their own construction, manage all the contractors needed and keep track of the expenses. They soon realized they needed help. We were able to come in and get all the contractors on the same page, helped organize the schedules to get everything done, took care of any inspections and permitting issues and managed the project budget.

BLM Construction & Remodeling is here to make sure you don’t have any regrets. Our goal is to come alongside you to help your dreams come true!

Where You Have To Go

December 2, 2019
By: Lia Allen

As I watch HGTV shows with my mom, one of our favorite things to do together, I am taken aback by how many people talk about their bathroom as a spa or retreat. A place where they want to spend lots of time. In fact, they often say no one else can use this sacred space. I never thought of a bathroom in that way. Then I thought a little more about my life raising two busy boys. Honestly, until I became a mom, spending time in the bathroom was not a big deal. It was a utilitarian issue. I went, took care of what I needed to and I was out. Then the little ones came and they got bigger. Suddenly, my bathroom was the only place I could go for a moment by myself. The door was closed and I felt like it was a moment of sanctuary.

Apparently this is not an isolated situation. According to a survey of 2,000 British adults, the average person will spend 416 days of their life in the bathroom. More specifically, men will spend 373 days, or 23 minutes per day; and women will spend 456 days, or 29 minutes per day. It truly was eye opening for me to think about the amount of time one spends in a room. It makes more sense why people are investing in those rooms. Afterall, if you are going to be spending that much time in your bathroom, don’t you want it to be a refreshing, inspiring room that brings you joy?

When our clients are planning their renovations, it is not surprising that a new or renovated bathroom is often at the top of their list. These pictures are just one example of a before and after bathroom we did for a client to help them create a space they don’t just have to be in but want to be in.