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What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a company like yours?
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Building a new home or renovating your forever home can be very stressful. One of the most important questions to ask yourself is: Do you like your builder? Do you feel you can trust your builder? Does your builder LISTEN to YOUR needs!
You WANT to be able to communicate and trust that your builder is listening to you and provides you with honesty, respect, and integrity. You want a builder who will be transparent in their dealings with you, and respectful in dealings with venders and sub-contractors. You also want a builder who is honest about time frames and won't "sugar coat" unforeseen issues.
Remember that a custom home builder’s primary focus should be on building or renovating your custom home so that their services are tailored to your needs.
You are the customer, make sure you have questions to ask as you interview potential builders. Ask for references and pictures of similar projects. You are going to be working with your builder for 3-6 months so that's why I say you really want to make sure you are able to communicate and trust your builder.
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What is the most common type of project or service your company provides?
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Design work
New home builds
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
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What separates your company from the competition?
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I have over 30yrs experience in construction. I started my first successful General Contracting company in Hawaii when I was 24. I have since had companies in Hawaii, Oregon, California and now St. George UT. What separates me from other companies is my ability to listen. I will collaborate with my client on what their needs are. I have designed most of the custom homes I have built which means I am able to work with my client from start to finish to stay within budget. I am honest in my dealings. I build with integrity. I keep a clean, tidy worksite and expect the same from my sub contractors. I am fairly new to this area so I bring new innovated, top of the line work.
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What questions do customers most frequently ask you? What is your answer?
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Many potential clients want to know cost of a new build. I educate them on the process and how I figure the cost as it depends on numerous aspects. I consider some of the following, the property and the type of excavating, the type of foundation, the permit costs, impact fees, etc. These are aspects that most clients don't think about. I also need to know what types of material, how "high end" they want their house to be. I usually am unable to give a definite answer until I have at least seen the plans and know the property. Once I have explained this most clients are understanding of the answer.
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Tell us a little about your company.
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Akamai Design Build is a new company for me in the St. George/ Southern Utah area. I have been a Licensed contractor/home builder in Hawaii, Oregon, and California for over 30 years. My wife and I moved here 3 years ago to be with family and to start this new business! I design and build new custom homes and also design remodel or additions to homes as well. I have done consulting work, helping young couples mainly in understanding the process of buying property, designing and building a new home. My wife and I continue to enjoy success in the Southern Utah area and look forward to working with you!
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