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Below you will find the most frequently asked questions. If you cannot find an answer to your question, please feel free contact us by email or phone.
Depending on the scope of your home remodeling project, there will likely be some brief interruption to utilities. During the demolition phase, and when we bring in the rough trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), electrical, water and gas may need to be shut off anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.
If we are connecting new gas pipes to your existing pipes, we will need to unhook your gas appliances and test the whole system for leaks. This could take a whole day. Moving an electrical panel or upgrading an electrical panel will likely also take a whole day as well.
In any case, we will give you advance warning so that you can plan accordingly.
Construction is inherently noisy; there will be noise at varying levels throughout the home renovation process. We will give you advance notice during the really noisy phases, particularly, concrete cutting, tile cutting, floor sanding, etc. so that you can plan your days accordingly.
The dust and dirt will be the worst in the demolition phase. Once we’ve got things stripped down to the frame, things will be fairly clean. Drywall installation and sanding will create a lot of very fine dust for a few days. We do our very best to seal off the rest of the house, but a little dust will always get through.
It’s a good idea to throw a plastic sheet over nearby sensitive items like electronics or fine furniture during this phase.
A general rule of thumb in remodeling is that a permit will be required if structural alterations are required or if the general living area of the home is changed. This is true for bathroom design, a kitchen makeover, or other remodeling services.
Yes. As your General Contractor, we will handle any necessary permits. The permitting process has become more complex over time because of changing laws and regulations. Being aware of what kinds of questions to ask, and when to ask them, can save valuable time, energy and expense.
We have the advantage of working with the various permitting agencies throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia and, understand how to effectively navigate the process.
If you are contemplating a whole house remodel, then yes, you will probably need to find other living arrangements during the construction period. Our design-build remodeling process is structured to minimize turnaround time, from tear down to completed project, so that you are not inconvenienced any longer than necessary.
In just about every other type of home remodeling project, you should be able to remain in your house.
Each home remodel is unique, so this question isn’t as cut and dry as one might think. The duration of your project depends on multiple aspects, including size of the renovation project, scope of work and materials/finishes used.
At Mar & Vall Construction Group, we prepare a construction schedule for each remodeling project based on our full understanding of the scope. We also work together with the homeowner to ensure it can be completed within the estimated time frame.
Mar & Vall Construction Group warrants all labor in its contract work with homeowner to be free from defects in workmanship for a period of one (1) year.
Aging in place design is becoming a critical element these days. For showers, two important aspects of design to consider are grab bars and curbless entry. Grab bars are an obvious, easy addition as long as during design we make them work aesthetically.
Curbless showers take significantly more planning, as we need to make sure the area of floor in the shower is lower than the rest of the framing. This means designing the framing to be recessed in that area.
It seems that many people say that they need a bathtub for resale, but will never use it. We have been doing more home remodels that actually eliminate the bathtub completely and replace it with a shower that really works for the client.
f you want an ADA compliant bathroom, you should always select a curbless shower.
If you are doing a bathroom remodel, the layout of a curbless shower can often result in structural changes to the floor framing, which can add cost to the project. For new construction or additions you can plan for the curbless shower from the beginning.
If lead is found, Mar & Vall Construction Group is certified by the EPA in lead paint removal. You will be provided with literature to help you gain an understanding of the removal process and how we will keep your home and family safe.