Since Hurricane Ian, southwest Florida has seen an influx of unlicensed contractors, particularly from other states who are likely unfamiliar with state laws, local building codes, do not utilize quality sub-contractors and are potentially unlicensed and/or uninsured in the state of Florida. When looking for a contractor, it is important to make sure they are trained in all building codes, […]
As a business owner, I must ask 100 people each week if they will take time out of their day and write a review for my business. In turn, I also write a fair number of reviews for others, because I understand how much value the various search engines place on these reviews. My company recently completed a remodel for […]
When Do You Need a Contractor? This question came up a few days ago in a conversation with a good friend of mine. This person knows what I do for a living and how long I’ve been doing it; so, the question came as a bit of a surprise to me. I thought about the answer and came up with […]
Last March my mom and dad purchased a new home (new to them anyway) and when it came time to complete the property inspections, and hiring a home inspector, they turned to yours truly, a licensed general contractor, to get them done. One of the requested inspections is a septic tank and leach field inspection. I called two or three […]
So you’re ready to start that remodeling project and you start looking for a contractor. This is the project you’ve been thinking about for the past few months. You have interviewed 3 local contractors but feel their estimates are much more than what the project should cost. Your neighbor down the street told you about her most amazing secret, a […]
Bathrooms are frequented rooms in our home. From cleaning and pampering to relaxing and changing, we spend a lot of time in the bathroom. Our families, friends, guests, and more spend time in our bathrooms, as well. Since we spend so much time in the bathroom, it’s important that we create a space we love. We want these rooms to […]
Renovating a bathroom is exciting, especially when you get to see your vision come to life. However, there are a lot of decisions to be made during a home remodel, and you want to make sure you’re making the best decisions for your needs, wants, and budget. Before the renovation begins, you want to fully plan and think up your […]
Love color and want to add more of it into your home? You can! Whether you’re doing a full home/room renovation or some smaller changes, as a home renovation contractor, we wanted to share some ideas with you of how to add some colors in your kitchen in a tasteful, attractive way. Install accent doors into the kitchen, whether it’s […]
Kitchens are the heart of the home. For many homeowners and families, people spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whether it’s to cook, eat or just gather and socialize. However, if you have a small kitchen space, it can be hard to make meals and gather when the room is too crowded. Buying a bigger home or tearing […]
A front porch is like a giant welcome mat for your home. The porch is the first thing your guests will step into and it’s usually the first thing onlookers will notice from the street. With that said, you want to design and build a front porch that is welcoming and aesthetically-please front porch. At Sunset Builders & Maintenance, we […]
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