September 12, 2017
Published by riseabove
Trends in home building and remodeling are constantly evolving with the times. Remodeling companies are receiving more and more requests to add an island to the existing footprint of a kitchen due to the restrictions a peninsula provides. For example, most kitchens with a peninsula are shaped like a ‘U’. This layout offers only one way out of the kitchen. Some kitchens contain an island and a peninsula which offers even less room for moving within the cooking area. In cases such as these, removing the peninsula and enlarging the island offers more movement, multiple ways to exit and the... View Article
August 2, 2016
Published by riseabove
We work on roughly 10-15 bathrooms every month. Almost every client is surprised at how much work really goes in to a bathroom remodel. Everyone knows they want to take down their shower or bath, and replace it. However, what most people don’t realize is the amount of plumbing, electrical, and demolition really involved. Below is a link to a video that helps show the amount of time, and work that goes in to every major bathroom remodel. https://youtu.be/reDVBLS_jpw The Rise Above process of remodeling a bathroom: Consultation with a designer. We start with the home owner working with a designer on... View Article
August 10, 2015
Published by riseabove
How To Choose The BEST General Contractor For Your Project…. Are you planning on doing some remodeling in your home? Typically if you are planning on sourcing at least three subcontractors (for instance a plumber, electrician and tile installer) then you should look at hiring a GC. General Contractors are set up to help plan and manage your project from start to finish. A few GC responsibilities are; Estimating and bidding the project Negotiating a contract with the owner Hiring and negotiating contracts with subcontractors Establishing a payment schedule based on work progress Disbursing money to subs and material suppliers... View Article
