The Process
Building dreams into a reality is a process. And this process, when
carefully planned and organized, can bring much satisfaction
and reward from beginning to end. Here at Andersen
Enterprises, Inc. we lay out the process for you so you can
understand each step and be assured that things are
progressing as they should. Often, this process calls for
patience and acute attention to detail. And when you
understand the steps from beginning to end, we work together
as a team to bring YOUR dream to life!
~Share your Dream - We sit down with
you, listen to what you want and begin the process.
~Obtain Financing
- Pre-approval with your lending institution preps the way
and lays the framework for design. We can send you with a
general budget to let your lender know what you’ll need.
~Develop a Plan - We bring in the
architect/engineer to create your design. This will require
both for estimating your project cost and applying for all
needed permits.
~Estimate Determined - From the design
plans, we lay out and itemize a project estimate. We sit
down with you and go over each line item so you can
understand the costs associated with your project and what
your options are. From here any needed adjustments will be
made to your design. This step is repeated till the design
and budget are balanced.
~Acquire Permits -
All applications, plans, and required paperwork are then
submitted to appropriate building departments within your
jurisdiction.
~BUILD YOUR DREAM -
Upon receipt of all required permits, site work begins. Your
dream is underway!
So...
Which comes first, the architect or the contractor?
It may seem like a “trick” question, but
it is a very important on to ask yourself. The answer we would
give you is “NEITHER!” There is a very important step to be take
before we can go to work for you. That step is financing! In
today’s economy. it is vital to know where you stand with your
lending institution of choice. Often, our clients call with
grand and wonderful dreams of what they want to build, only to
have the banks tell then no-can-do. At Andersen Enterprises,
Inc. we have learned the value of knowing what is realistic
financially BEFORE the pen ever touches the paper. We know what
building costs. And, initially, we can give you a general idea
of what your ideas might require financially. We have worked
with nearly every lending institution in the region and with
numerous nation companies. We can recommend and refer you to
both companies and lenders that we have found from experience
are reliable, understand the construction process and keep
things running smoothly with the budget. They can lay a
financial path that will guide both you and us to know how to
best move forward. This serves as much needed boundaries so that
when it comes to drawing lines, quoting estimates and building
your dreams, you are receiving exactly what you want AND can
afford. Goals can be established, budgets can be adhered to and
surprises can be greatly limited when you take this step first.
And, we’ll take it with you! When choosing Andersen Enterprises,
Inc. for your construction needs, you can rest assured knowing
we are appropriately insured and licensed as a General
Contractor in your area. You can have the peace of mind that
comes with knowing we are working with you jurisdiction to
insure code compliance and protection so your project can
continue to come to life smoothly. You can enjoy the process of
watching your dream become a reality even in the event of any
unforeseen mishap. Should we use the services of any
sub-contractor, we insure they too are properly licensed and
insured for whatever part of your project they are needed.