Q&A with Nathan Cooper 0f River Valley Builders

from At Home in Arkansas | May 2023

YOU DO A LOT OF CUSTOMIZED REMODELS. HOW DO YOU START? Tackling a large remodel or addition can be intimidating, but if I understand my client’s goals, I can help them navigate the process. We always start by discussing the big picture, which allows me to price different options while keeping the end goal in mind.

RENOVATIONS CAN BE MESSY. HOW DO YOU ACCOUNT FOR THIS? We spend a lot of time during the preconstruction phase talking through expectations, and communication is key. If possible, we try to completely block off the construction area from living spaces to minimize dust and debris. We also set those expectations with our subcontractors to keep the area as clean as we can.

HOW DOES YOUR TEAM ADDRESS MATCHING EXISTING FINISHES? One of the most important things in any project is blending the new with the old. Continuing existing finishes can really help the continuity, and we work with talented subcontractors who pay close attention to those details. Sometimes we have to have older trim specially milled or refinish hardwoods, but it can make a really big difference!