The 2014 Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards were awarded in April. The purpose of these awards is to recognize the best of remodeling innovation and attention to detail. The following pages profile some of our favorite winning projects.
Best In Show ARC Design-Build (Suggs Incredible Sunroom Deck and More) Whole House Remodel Under $250,000 ARC Design-Build (Williams Whole House Historic Remodel) Willow Homes, Inc. (716 Morris Avenue) Oak Alley, Inc. (Reaves Home Makeover)
Bath Remodel $20,000 - $50,000 Lovette Construction (Sterling Road Hall Bath) Lovette Construction (Sterling Road Guest Bath) Lovette Construction (East Briarcliff Road Bath) Bath Remodel over $50,000 ELM Construction, LLC (Hughes Bathroom Renovation) Precision Homecrafters, LLC (Hoover Master Bath) Counter Dimensions (Condo Bath)
Whole House Remodel $250,000 $500,000 VTS Homes, Inc. (Seeley Renovation) Steve Steele Custom Homes (Glenwood Drive) ELM Construction LLC (Williams Family Remodel)
Additions under $100,000 Steve Steele Custom Homes (16104 Shropshire) The Letlow Company, LLC (“Closet for a Princess”) Steve Steele Custom Homes (16001 Shropshire)
Whole House Remodel over $500,000 Banks Home Building (Forest Glen Project) Kitchen Remodel under $40,000 Livingston Cabinets (Koon Project) Livingston Cabinets (Johnson Remodel) Slaton Custom Homes (1110 Westmorland Avenue) Kitchen Remodel $40,000 - $80,000 Counter Dimensions (Barnhart Kitchen) Lovette Construction (Bethune Drive Kitchen) Counter Dimensions (Jink’s Kitchen) Kitchen Remodel over $80,000 Precision Homecrafters, LLC (Vestavia Kitchen) Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. (McLeod Kitchen) Counter Dimensions (Rebecca’s Kitchen) Bath Remodel under $20,000 Slaton Custom Homes (Pepto Abismol) Slaton Custom Homes (Watkins Bathroom) Tony Griffin Construction, Inc. (Nelson Project)
Additions $100,000 - $250,000 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. (Holman Master Suite) The Letlow Company, LLC (Smyth Addition) BMR Homes Inc. (Olson Project) Remodeling and Restoration Additions over $250,000 ARC Design-Build (Suggs Incredible Sunroom, Deck and More) McKay Building Co., Inc. (Culotta Addition) Oak Alley, Inc. (Berryhill Addition) Exterior Remodel Walker Construction Co., Inc. (Shirley Exterior Remodel) Precision Homecrafters, LLC (Montevallo Exterior Remodel) McKay Building, Inc. (Culotta Exterior)
Outdoor Living Precision Homecrafters, LLC (Montevallo Outdoor Living) Walker Construction (Milanowski Outdoor Living) Taylor Burton Company, Inc. (Feet to Fire) Universal Design Southern Construction and Design, Inc. (Clark Addition and Renovation) The Home Remodeling Group, LLC (Nelson Hughes Drive) McKay Building Company, Inc.(Gilliland) Residential Specialty Taylor Burton Company, Inc. (Walking in Air) Oak Alley, Inc. (Shirley Covered Entry) Case Design and Remodel (Inverness Fireplace) Space Renovation Shirley Media Room (Walker Construction Co., Inc.) Saunders & Bradford, LLC (Cahaba River House) Precision Homecrafters, LLC (Hoover Space Renovation) Commercial Renovation Jones & Jones, Inc. (McEnally’s Merchantile) Slaton Custom Homes (Madison Animal Hospital) Tony Griffin Construction, Inc. (Church) Historic Preservation ARC Design-Build (Williams Whole House Historic Remodel)
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ArchitectDavidBlackmon,pastpresidentofAIA, offersplentyofgoodreasonstogowiththepros.
David Blackmon renovated his own home (above) and turned to his favorite Birmingham professionals for assistance. Architect: Blackmon Rogers Architects, LLC blackmonrogers.com 205.837.4886 Builder: Benchmark Specialties, LLC 205.965.9645 Landscape Architect: Environmental Design Studio, Inc. edsincweb.com 205.223.6367
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Why do I need an architect? Building or renovating a home is a process that takes time and can be extremely stressful. Having a talented and experienced professional to guide you is always beneficial. It should be a rewarding experience that creates a place that inspires and delights. Can’t I just get a drawing and floorplan and work with a builder on my own? Wouldn’t that be less expensive? It might seem cheaper, but it rarely is in the end. Our documents are the legal contract between you (the owner) and your builder. They hold the builder and all of his subcontractors accountable to provide the materials and quality you expect. In the beginning, when everyone is excited and ready to start work, those details may seem trivial, but in the end they are incredibly important communication tools.
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What can an architect do for me besides draw my houseplan? So much more! We can help determine if your existing home can be transformed into your dream home. We can help shop for a new home that meets your needs or can be adapted to your needs. We can even suggest changes that will make your existing home more energy efficient and comfortable. And, we can help evaluate different sites (or lots) for a new home. As architects, we are designers and problem solvers. Our first step is always asking questions and listening to you. Understanding your needs and desires enables us to offer inventive and appropriate design solutions. How do architects charge for their different services? All architects provide professional services which equate to selling time. Three ways we typically charge are: (1) an hourly rate, m a y / j u n e 20 14 | BH&G
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