Renovating can be a complicated endeavor filled with unknowns.
Our goal here at Irwin Construction is to provide consistent communication that you can trust to walk you through every step of the renovation process – from gathering ideas and finalizing design all the way to the finished product. The decision to renovate your home is a big one, and it’s normal to have questions along the way. Having as much information as possible early in the process helps you know what to expect.
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We strive to plan every aspect of the project before any work begins in order to minimize the time you spend in a construction zone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’re dedicated to addressing your inquiries. Explore the frequently asked questions below, and if you find yourself seeking more information or have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
We’d be delighted to work with you! To get on our consultation schedule, please fill out the form on the Contact Us page. We will get back to you in 1-2 business days to schedule your consultation.
We make every effort to plastic off furniture and floors and cordon off work areas to reduce the tracking of dust to other areas of the home. Some dust is to be expected, but our workers clean up the project area at the end of every work day to minimize this.
For many projects, 50% of the estimated cost is due before work begins, and the remaining 50% is due upon project completion. However, for larger jobs that require significant material purchases or take longer to complete, we often require four installments of 25% of the total project cost.
Any changes that you consider making during your project are subject to a possible change in cost and change in project schedule. All of these changes will be submitted to you in writing before the change is made to enable you to adjust your plans or budget to accommodate.
Yes. Our General Contractor Agreement is signed by both client and contractor before any work begins. This contract explains that our price estimate for your project is fixed unless the client changes the scope of work or unforeseen repairs arise that were not able to be predicted ahead of time. We also provide a project schedule as our best estimate of the time it will take to complete the project.
Our wait time is dependent upon the scope of work you’re looking at. For small projects, we often can start within 2-3 months. This is about the length of time it takes to thoroughly prepare for a project, order material, and have it on site and ready to install. For larger / full-house projects or additions, at least 3 months are usually required to prepare the project and have materials on site.
We do not give ballpark costs, as we need to do the work to complete an estimate to know the full cost of your project. A wild guess without the proper preparation isn’t helpful for our clients, as it doesn’t give them an accurate expectation of cost.
We are happy to bid any projects you plan to complete within the next year. Due to rapidly changing costs, we do not bid any projects that you don’t expect to complete during this time.
Consultations and estimates for one area or room are complementary. If you’d like us to bid multiple areas there is a $150 consultation fee for a 90 minute consultation.
Our estimates are fully customized and take an average of 2-4 weeks after your consultation depending on scope.
You will have our whole team working on your project! Our owner, Jeremy Irwin, functions as the General Contractor over your project. Our lead designer, Kelley Irwin, will help you plan for your project and manage the details. Our project manager, Jason Dolan, will be your day-to-day overseer and communicator throughout your project. Our entire team will work together to ensure you have a constant point of contact throughout your project.
