Benefits of hiring a general contractor

8 Benefits of Hiring a General Contractor

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Construction projects are complex irrespective of their type. Any construction project will involve a considerable amount of workforce each of who might have to complete some unique tasks. The race against deadlines, the availability of resources, and the resource allocation often contributes to the complexity.

This is where a general contractor can turn out to be a godsend.

What is a general contractor?

A general contractor can be the main or prime contractor who is in charge of the routine supervision of the construction site. The general contractor brings all the vendors, trades, and other stakeholders under one umbrella to ensure clear-cut communication and the deadlines are met.

If the above explanations are not sufficient, read on for some points that will answer your question “Why should I hire a general contractor?”

Saves time

Construction projects can span from a few months to years. Unforeseen circumstances like bad weather or lockdowns could slow down or even bring the project progress to a standstill. This is where the expertise of a general contractor can come in handy.

An experienced general contractor always has most of these unforeseen barriers on the cards and can schedule his subcontractors efficiently. He would also have the expertise to handle issues that may arise promptly and his negotiation skills can help manage most setbacks.

Saves money

Store A sells the construction material that you need for $$ and is of high quality and Store B sells the same material that you need for $ but is of moderate quality.

An inexperienced contractor would go for Store B. However, an experienced contractor, with his connections and negotiating skills can get material from Store A at a discounted rate thereby ensuring quality and affordability.

Moreover, subcontractors are known to charge more when working under the building owner. To subcontractors, general contractors are a major source of continuous projects, which makes them charge less.

Moreover, general contractors are in the position to place projects on bids, which creates competition and thereby reduces the project budget further.

Adds versatility to project planning

With his network of subcontractors and vendors, you could pull off any construction project type with the assistance of an experienced general contractor. This gives you an option to be flexible even if you need some minor improvisations during the project.

Moreover, you also have the option to share your ideas and requirements with a general contractor and he can come up with some custom options to choose from.

Covers licensing and insurance

Hiring a licensed general contractor contributes to the smooth functioning of the project. This ensures that the project is progressing as per the rules and regulations put forward by the state or county. With liability insurance, you won’t be responsible for any construction site accidents that may occur.

Single communication point

Dealing with a plethora of subcontractors and vendors can be a hassle. Imagine getting the overall project status from a single experienced contractor who can answer all your questions and seems to have things under control. This is exactly what you’ll get if you hire an experienced and licensed subcontractor.

Constant updates and feedbacks

Constant progress updates are vital to ensure that the project meets the deadline. Your general contractor can offer constant updates and even offer some suggestions to improvise as per the market conditions.

Experience

Your general contractor is your eyes and ears in the market. His experience will allow him to foresee scenarios and act smart to ensure that everything is under control. For example, news related to a ban on certain construction material could reach his ears before the ban is in place.

Even if the material is not banned straight away, working with an alternative material will help you prevent chaos in the long run.

Better budget control

With the proper management of vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, you could expect the project to be completed in budget or even less than the budget on some occasions. This is where the excess money can flow back to you.

Hiring a licensed general contractor could be the ultimate means of having total control of your construction project, especially if you work around the clock.

Home Reconstruction & Insurance Coverage Things to Know

Home Reconstruction & Insurance Coverage: Things to Know

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Losing your home to a fire, flood or other natural disasters can be heart-breaking. To add to your misery, what if you do not receive the expected coverage from your insurance career? nothing worse, right?

Natural disasters are always unpredictable, with one on the radar; you do not have any other option rather than leaving the comfort of your home to a safer place. Damages to properties, especially houses are inevitable during natural disasters.

Once the chaos dies down, you should be certain about engaging in some level of residential reconstruction work. This is where you would look at different options regarding insurance coverage, their policies, exclusions, and inclusions.

This post will feature some residential insurance coverage regulations worth understanding.

Insured value assessment

Once residential reconstruction is on the charts, the first step is to compare the reconstruction estimate with the insured value. Any damage to residential properties is often marked as emergency situations.

With a non-functioning house, you might not have a place to stay; this is where you might be compelled to reconstruct the property as quickly as possible while overlooking the price of necessary raw materials. If you do not take some time to foresee the financial aspects and compare the insured value against the reconstruction estimate, you will always end up paying additional amount to the insurance carrier.

Coverage type

It is mandatory to look into the insurance cover type when choosing a package. The commonly chosen standard insurance cover might not cover everything that your property needs.

For instance, standard residential insurance cover usually covers fires, hail and windstorm damage, but something like an earthquake and flood coverage can come as ‘optional’.

Prepare an estimate

An accurate reconstruction estimate can do wonders when it comes to ensuring that the whole process progresses smoothly. Consider getting multiple quotes prior to putting pen on paper.

Factor in any additional cost aspect which is not covered under insurance. For instance, before the reconstruction work starts, you need to clean your house and perform some inspects like mold or mildew. These costs are usually not covered under standard insurance packages.

Collect evidence

It is recommended to take pictures and compiling an inventory of the contents in your house to be provided to an insurance assessor if you decide to claim.

Reconstructing your house can be a painful task. You need a considerable amount of effort to get the insurance paperwork right. Choosing a reconstruction company that can assist you with insurance paper works is another smart way of tackling the situation. Always stick with a professional company that abides by the standards like IICRC best practices and have significant certifications and reviews.

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What does home insurance usually cover?

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Most people underestimate home insurance, while some consider it a luxury, others overlook it completely. In the real world, home insurance is never a luxury but a necessity.

The fact that there are several home insurance providers and different respective schemes can be a bit intimidating. Often, a homeowner with limited experience finds it difficult to differentiate the right plan from a dodgy insurance scheme for their home. This facilitates the thought process and the actions from a homeowner’s perspective to overlook home insurance as such.

This post features the standard 3 essential home insurance coverage types and some additional related pointers worth understanding and acting on.

Actual cash value

The actual cash value is the cost of replacing any damaged or stolen property minus the depreciation of the respective property at the time of loss.

Literally transformed, it is the actual value for which the property can be sold at that time and condition and it’s always less compared to the cost of replacing it.

Replacement cost

Replacement cost is a preferred insurance scheme that covers the actual cash value of your home and without considering any deprecation.

This scheme essentially lets you reconstruct or renovate your home or damaged property to the actual value.

Guaranteed/or extended replacement cost/value

This coverage scheme factors in the inflation-buffer and pays the policyholders to rebuild or repair their home, even if the costs exceed the policy limit.

The fact that this scheme offers compensation that exceeds your policy limit makes it popular and usually, insurance providers set a cap limit which is 20 to 25% higher than the actual policy limit.

Whats usually covered

Homeowner insurance in the United States usually covers the following:

  • Damage to your house and any adjacent properties like the garage or other buildings
  • Loss of personal possessions and belongings example: furniture due to incidents like theft
  • Coverage incurred as extra living expenses for incidents where you are forced to move out of your house temporarily due to incidents like flood or storm damage

What can you include in your coverage schemes?

You may decide to include coverage for the following with your homeowner’s insurance scheme:

  • Property damage or third party physical injury caused due to negligence
  • Accidents in your name, in and away from your home
  • Personal properties in storage
  • A limited coverage for possessions like gold, jewelry and antique collections

What are the key takeaways to consider when home insurance policies?

Homeowners’ insurance policies usually cover damage/loss of the possessions and both the interior and exterior damages to the property.

The three basic levels of home insurance coverage to look at are actual cash value, replacement cost and extended replacement cost/value.

The rates of the policy chosen are calculated based on the following factors:

  • Your historical claims related to home, possession damages/loss
  • The condition of the house

Trying to resort to a professional insurance provider should be your priority. In cases of a loss or damage to your property, presenting your claim professionally is crucial to ensure that your insurance provider is not underpaying you. This is where dealing with professionals like Titan Restoration Construction can be a remarkable decision.

Professional, Timely New Construction For Palm Beach Gardens Homes

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After a few years or even decades under the Florida sun, many residents in Palm Beach Gardens are ready to change their homes. It can be a major addition to the home like another bedroom or installing a second floor for a growing family, or separate living quarters for an older parent who can no longer live alone, but is far from ready for a retirement home.

Residents often put off a new project, not necessarily because of the cost, but due to the disruption that it brings to the family home, sometimes for months. At Titan Restoration Construction, we can keep your new construction project in Palm Beach Gardens on schedule.

As a licensed contractor (CGC# 1522221), we can control the project from beginning to end. That allows us to avoid the need for sub-contractors, keeping our personnel on task, no matter if the situation requires a new foundation, replacing or laying in new plumbing, or running new power lines and upgrading the electrical control board for your home. We also work directly with local utilities and other city services to make sure there is no delay due to the need for inspections and building permits.

Equipment is not a cause for delay for Titan Restoration Construction either. We keep an extensive inventory of everything needed for demolition and construction. That means we have the right sized backhoe and other machines needed to tear down a wall to add a room, break ground in the tightest locations, pour concrete, and set the supports for a new roof. With over ten years supporting homeowners in the local area, if there is an item required we do not have on-hand, we can quickly source it and get it on-site in just a day or two.

The same applies to the materials we use. Our office has extensive contacts throughout the state, so if there is a special type of flooring, countertop, light fixture, or roofing, we can get it for you faster, and probably cheaper, than many other contractors.

At Titan Restoration Construction, we understand the need for projects to finish on-time. We treat each of our customers as a neighbor because that’s the reality for us. If you need to ‘grow’ your home to match your changing family, contact us today at 561-345-3751.

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Are You Ready For New Construction In West Palm Beach? Our Team Is Ready For You!

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Even with hurricane season approaching, this is a great time to live and build in West Palm Beach. Our state is growing faster than many others in this improving economy, so starting a new business or building a home for a growing family is an option now for many residents.

If you are considering new construction in West Palm Beach, our team is ready! Unlike other restoration agencies in our area, Titan Restoration is also Titan Construction, a Certified General Contractor (#1522221) with the State of Florida.

Our experience over the last ten years includes building structures from private homes to retail operations, and warehouses for storage and light industry. We maintain a design team to help you with planning, as well as the heavy equipment needed to begin excavation when it is time to lay a foundation, install septic systems, dig out a family pool, or anything else that you might need.

After the digging, our construction crews have the equipment and experience to lay the concrete and rebar needed for those options and more. Titan Construction personnel can put in the standard pad needed for a three-bedroom home, or drop in the tons of material needed for a parking lot required for a fleet of delivery vehicles.

Of course, that is just the beginning. On-staff and licensed plumbers can skillfully install the piping needed for an industrial laundry service, a guest bathroom, and link everything to the sewer or septic systems.

Finally, our experienced constructions crews place walls and a roof over it all. Depending on your requirements, each team can build with bricks, siding, wood, and concrete blocks. Our roofers can lay in and seal a roof in place with tile or metal shingles, concrete, or install skylights for living rooms, kitchens, or work areas.

If you are ready for that next step as a homeowner or business owner, Titan Restoration Construction is here for you. Regardless of where you are with planning, we can help you move forward with the residential or commercial structure of your dreams. Call us today at 561-345-3751 to start pursuing them.

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New Construction of Jupiter Homes

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Are you considering new construction here in Jupiter? With Florida’s economy growing faster than much of the rest of the country, it is an excellent time to invest in property as part of your financial planning.

New construction in Jupiter can be almost anything. At Titan Restoration & Construction, we can help you create, design, and then build a new residence. In our last decade of operation, we quickly discovered that while building codes and HOA rules may hamper a few choices in terms of height or width, the only real restriction is what you decide to build.

New residential construction blueprintAs a certified general contractor (License #1522221), we have the skills, material, and equipment to help draw up blueprints and turn them into reality. Our experience includes not just pouring concrete and hanging interior walls, but to also get those blueprints through the various city and county agencies as quickly as possible.

With everything signed and approved, members of our team start digging; literally. Our builders excavate the site and carefully lay in the forms required for the foundation. After the concrete cures, Titan Restoration & Construction plumbers and electricians lay in pipe and conduits. From there, the house goes up as our builders construct the support structure for the interior and exterior walls and, eventually, the roof.

As team members begin sealing off the residence from the outside, others turn the interior into a home. Our specialists can lay tile, stretch carpets, and install every type of wood flooring available on the market today.

Homeowners do not always need a new residence, however. Our company can also quickly build additions to existing homes for the newest members of the family, or when it is time to bring a parent, grandparent, or another relative home to help with care as they age.

At Titan Restoration & Construction, we can build a new place to serve as your “forever” home, or construct an addition to match changes to your family. No matter what the requirement might be, call us at 561-345-3751 today to get started.

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