AMCorp - Phoenix AZ recently re-activate our commercial license and are ready to take on tenant improvements. Or any other commercial projects that fall within our cap of 275,000 dollars.
Do not let the size of your job stop you from calling. We would consider taking on any project. We have design abilities and are here to work through all your needs. We are here to help, and would like to share our home town business.
AMCorp – American Mexican Corp - Roofing & Remodeling
December
Seems like we scratch our heads and wonder how to get buy most the time. We were able to get through the holidays with a little luck from our web page, relatives and friends. Thank you all for trusting our abilities to perform and get the job done.
Not to far in the past we installed an IKEA bath, so it was fun doing a guest bath with products from the EXPO. This is an upscale part of Home Depot. ( It appears they may be actually closing this store.) Call or click the Expo link to find out about all the sales : 480 538-2460
The customers created the design and painted the miror and medicine cabinet with gloss black enamel with gold high-lights. We installed the new marble topped vanity, vessel sink and Pegasus bamboo style faucet. Also not shown we replaced the shower faucet and shower head with matching Pegasus hardware.
The job also consisted of sheet rock repair, paint and new paper and towel holders.
AMCorp can handle all your remodeling needs ! www.officeopen.com
Ikea Bathroom
IKEA is a great store. Click on photo for a larger image. This short story is in regards to the available cabinetry, shelving units and related fixtures. Very contemporary products at a decent price. Things to keep in mind about there products is that they have to be built. That’s right ! The products come packaged with instructions. Since the products come from foreign countries and are shipped around the world. The instructions are not written. They come in what I refer to as Petroglyphs. They’re pictures with little funny caricature’s pointing here and there with smiley faces. They are not all that accurate. So you may have to put your puzzle abilities to work.
At AMCorp, having installed a bathroom from Ikea. We know the time involved during this building phase. Keep in mind if hiring a contractor you will have an additional expense if they are to build your newly purchased products. The savings on one end will be lost on the building side.
You might consider buying one cabinet and giving it a try. Make sure and time your progress. It will give you a good perspective on the contractors additional fees. If your confident you could build the cabinets you will enjoy a substantial savings.
If your local and are considering an IKEA renovation. Feel free to contact AMCorp at www.OfficeOpen.com We would be happy to share with you our experience. Until then, enjoy your shopping and reading !!
The Deserts of Arizona does not have allot of mosquitos. Yet there are plenty of other insects that take to the air and become a nuisance. Out here in the wide open spaces plenty of Desert Dwellers raise horses. Horses have the ability to attract flies. Fly traps are a dime a dozen, with none of them working very well.
City Dwellers have there share of flying pest also. With large amount of watered vegetation causing higher humidity. Some times of the year we can enjoy a pesky amount of nats. Along with wasp and bees.
Our family remodeling company AMCorp, recently finished a project that eliminated all of the above, and also answered the issues below.
The Client has a four year old home on two acres. There were three concerns she wanted dealt with. #1 She was very concerned about insects, crawling or flying and all the ground visitors like mice, tarantulas, lizards and scorpions. Rarely did she go outside. #2 She also wanted to be able to garden. This meant going outside. #3 The south west side of the home had an excessive amount of sun all day. Causing sun light issues in the master bedroom.
We at AMCorp as well as our Customer were pleased with results of this newly constructed custom Screen Room. During the construction phase flies and nats made us crazy. The day after we installed the fly screen and doors, there was not a single critter flying or crawling. The direct sun was gone dropping the radiant heat tremendously. The floor was left dirt for gardening. Cobble stone would look wonderful. Our client is thrilled to have a screened in garden area, safe from her pesky friends.
For a larger Image click the photo !
Working in the Office today. Although we are open 24/7 @ Officeopen.com . Just leave an email and Jacob or Jerry will contact you to answer any questions. You can also call us.
Our family lives in New River (a small city in Arizona), and operates a remodeling company. Now that the price of housing has moved up, allot of families are expanding the homes they’re in.
Many of the older homes we seen have less than perfect porches. Personally, one of our favorite pastimes is sitting outside in the shade, and enjoying the great mountain and or desert landscaped views. Living in Arizona allows plenty of opportunity for this outdoor living but you have to have a great area to enjoy it all from! Below are a few pictures of some of the porches we have built for clients. If your porch needs some work we can help you!
Watching a report on 2020 the other night, I was completely surprised to listen to the statistics I heard. They were saying that only 2 out of 10 contractors were honest. This means only 20% will treat you fair and do what they say and or was contracted to do.
I am not sure I would believe that statement completely. That is a very high number. There are a few things to be aware of when considering a building-remodeling project.
#1 You should secure a building permit: If you ever sell your home or investment, the full disclosure laws require you to let the buyers know if you have had work done, and if permits were pulled. This may keep you out of a law suit in the future. A reputable contractor may be willing to do this work for you. A permit requires drawings in most cases. The contractor should be able to help and secure you a draftsman or architect for your project. This always takes time and will cost a fee. Patience is definitely required.
#2 After you have met : You should be comfortable with the contractor and he should be willing to work up an estimate based on your initial visit. Some jobs may be general enough that they could throw out a ball park figure. This will never be accurate ! Sometimes this will help save the contractor a lot of work. If he thinks possibly 45,000 and you were thinking 25,000. The project may be bigger than you imagined and you might need to go back to the drawing board or not move forward at all. If you are comfortable with the ballpark figure, then the contractor would not mind bidding out the project.
#3 The estimate : The cost break down should include all the work required. From plans and permits to demolition and construction. There should be a cost break down for each phase including materials required. Not all contractors provide a cost break down per phase but should break the estimate down in categories. This will make it easy for you to follow the progress.The dollar figure will be the same in the end. The complete cost should be on the estimate, with payment draws established as part of the contract. Your contractor should be able to explain each phase of the project and what you should expect. This also includes explaining the draw schedule.
#4 Acceptance of the Contract : If you are comfortable with the builder and he has done the above procedures. You may want to hire him. Call the local Registrar of Contractors and make sure the company is legitimate, and has no outstanding complaints. You may want to do this before you first meet. Most of the time on larger projects you may secure more than one bid. This is were you need to be careful on your decision. The lowest price is not always the best choice. Example : On two projects I bid on this year the customer accepted the lowest bid. One, I projected at 150,000. The winning bidder came in at 98,000. After visiting the owner during the project he had already spent 148,000 and was only in the framing stage. He had gone with the lowest bid and had accepted to pay for any cost overruns. Cost overruns should be projected in the bid. Most contractors know were these cost overruns will be, and can put a cost projection on them. If the cost don’t occur the buyer does not have to pay. The second project was a new build I projected at 335,000. The customer accepted a bid at 270,000. When the project was completed the final cost was 335,000. This was my nephew and it took him a year to get his cap five wire installed, that the contractor forgot, but had contracted for.
#5 Find a way to relieve stress : This sounds silly, but every remodeling project will require decisions to be made by the customers. Couples sometimes struggle over these requirements. You might try discussing a difference of opinion in front of your contractor during your first visit to test his abilities to negotiate and help you both make the right choice. Remember to have fun! The project will be completed and with the right contractor things will move along as smooth as possible.
It Ain’t All Work Jerry Brown
Owner of : OfficeOpen.com
