FAQ  What about permits?

ANS   Not all jobs require permits.  Depending on the nature of the work to be performed we will advise you how to proceed.  The cost of permits vary from town to town. Generally for simplicity we will fill out all necessary paperwork.  Your role as the owner is usually just delivering, purchasing and picking up the permits as needed.

 

FAQ  What raises the cost of construction once underway?

ANS  Most of the time price increases are due to your changes, overage on allowances,  or additional work requested during the project.  Other reasons for price increases which are rare can be additional building dept/zoning/engineering requirements, unforeseen conditions (example would be termite or water damage), material changes, manufacturer delays due to not allowing enough lead time and architectural mistakes.

 

FAQ  Payment schedules?

ANS   Generally there will be a deposit within the first couple of days and progress payments planned throughout the course of the job depending on the nature of the job.

 

FAQ  Who should I expect in our house?

ANS  Our crew is basically the only people in your house from beginning to end.  Although we perform almost all of the work in house there are some exceptions.  We will subcontract from time to time certain aspects of the job to help speed things up cutting down the length of construction time.  Our main crew oversees any subcontractor at your house.  Any subcontractor called in has a long working relationship with us and is not called from the yellow pages at your expense.

 

FAQ  Do other areas of our house get dusty?

ANS Generally once a construction project is underway in a house it is possible for dust to reach everywhere.  We install temporary plastic or canvas curtains trying to limit the amount of dust travel to other areas.  We also try to keep the work area limited to just that area.  Again we cannot be held responsible since dust and debris travel everywhere in the house while under construction. Although many past clients have commented on our cleanliness, additional cleaning on your part will be necessary during and after your project.  Some clients have purchased their own plastic to cover sensitive equipment such as computers, TV’ s and high end audio tuners, etc. to provide extra safety from dust and construction.  The extra effort on your part will always help to better protect your personal belongings. Sentimental and irreplaceable items should be packed away in a safe place by homeowner to help ensure maximum protection.

 

FAQ  Should construction problems arise do we consult with the Architect and/or building inspector?

ANS  NO.  First and foremost you should consult with us.  You hired us because you obviously trust that we will do the best possible job we can while helping you make decisions and present viable options along the way.  We take pride in being able to overcome unforeseen construction or design obstacles along the way.  If an outside agency or hired designer needs to be approached we will recommend so.  Often, plans provide a good construction outline for expectations on a project.  Rarely plANS can be followed exactly as originally perceived by the design consultant. 

 

FAQ  Is MTC an emergency service?

ANS  Although we are not listed as a 24 hour emergency service, we try to provide direction or resolution to any requests as soon as possible.  If we are currently working on your project we are cell phone reachable for emergencies.  We consider our business more of a maintenance than an emergency company.