If you’ve come to our website, you’ve most likely viewed some of our recent project galleries, and you’re trying to imagine what it costs to build one of our projects.
And now you are left wondering: Is Alair expensive?
You aren’t the only one asking that question. Occasionally, potential clients tell us that the homes on our website look too expensive and that they can’t afford us.
But here’s the truth: we deliver high quality and value, no matter your budget.
The Lowest Price Doesn’t Always Mean the Best Value
You can’t compare our approach to a lone builder with a truck. When comparing bids, it is easy to fall into the “the other guy’s quote was so much less money.” But you are comparing apples and oranges.
We’ve had several clients start their projects with another home remodeler in Arlington because they thought the initial quote was cheaper, only to come back to us after they started seeing plans and updated budget numbers. Why? They often find that the cheaper home remodeler couldn’t give them the home they envisioned without compromising quality and that they had unknowingly agreed to fewer services in exchange for a lower cost.
A cheaper home remodeler isn’t going to give you the same value that we offer:
- Full transparency with a real-time status dashboard to track your project’s progress schedule and budget
- Dedicated project manager
- High-quality licensed and insured sub-contractors, vendors, and suppliers
- Warranty process that stays with you long after we hand you the keys
Above all, we’re dedicated to building your forever home—exactly how you envisioned it.
A homeowner summed it perfectly when they wrote in their five-star Google review, “Alair was not the budget option for our renovation, but I feel very comfortable saying that they ended up being the best value for our money given the quality of the final product.”
Expensive is Subjective
Expensive is a very subjective term. It truly comes down to what you value most for your custom home.
Choice and Transparency
Do you have a particular architect that you want to work with, or would you like to be provided with options? Do you want to hire an interior designer for only the kitchen and pick out the rest of the home’s finishings yourself? Do you want to choose the nicer tile for your primary bath but save costs on the kids’ bath? You can do that when you build with Alair.
The finishes you choose typically account for 30% or more of your project’s total cost—that’s huge! Other home remodelers in Arlington will strip that down to well under 30%, assuming the lowest level of finishes, just to show you a lower cost.
At Alair, we plan all selections with you in advance, so you have a full understanding of the quality of the materials you are receiving. You have a choice as to which suppliers and the level of finishes they want for every room in their house. You’ll see the cost of every item that goes into your home (including any markup!) and approve it before any purchase is made. That’s the beauty of our transparent Client Control system: you decide exactly where your money gets spent.
If you struggle with analysis paralysis, as many of our clients do, don’t worry. Our team will serve as your trusted advisor throughout the process, helping you make the best decisions for your budget while keeping your lifestyle in mind. We will offer our expert opinion, but you are kept in the driver’s seat.
Take our recent home addition, for instance. Our team advised our client that the balcony off the primary suite was unlikely to be used, and eliminating that feature would be a smart way to cut costs. However, the homeowners ultimately decided they would rather forgo the bay window in the dining space to save money for the balcony, and they are very happy with their decision.
Communication
Don’t enjoy playing phone tag? We don’t either. When you work with us, you are assigned a dedicated project manager who will be available by your preferred method of communication to answer any of your questions. They will visit your site daily and inform you of any schedule changes. You’ll see every hour of management time on your real-time dashboard, and you get to determine how much service you receive.
The homeowners of our 2024 NVBIA Great American Living Award of Merit recipient project shared: “Our project manager, Jonathan, was an invaluable asset throughout the home-remodeling process. He was with us every step of the way, offering guidance, support, and expertise. Jonathan’s dedication and professionalism made him feel like part of the family, and we are grateful for his unwavering commitment to bringing our vision to life.”
You might think you have a high tolerance for ambiguity until you have embarked on a multi-month home renovation project while juggling a career, kids’ schedules, and everyday life’s chaos.
At Alair, our goal is to limit the chaos a big home renovation project brings to your family, as you’ll find it is truly an emotional roller coaster when building a custom home. We pride ourselves in being the only company in the industry that empowers homeowners with our Client Control® methodology, giving you complete 24/7 access to your project schedule so you can enjoy peace of mind.
Reliability
Not only do you have access to your dedicated project manager and our internal staff with years of home-remodeling experience throughout the project, but we’ve also built a network of locally certified, award-winning architects, designers, and trade experts to provide you with all the professional experience you need.
Suppose there isn’t a local Arlington expert who meets your needs. In that case, we will collaborate with our three regional offices and network of over 100 locations across North America to pair you with the right resources to bring your vision to life.
Consistency
Thanks to our Client Control® methodology, our approach to every construction project is always the same. Whether you have a multi-million-dollar budget or just need some extra practical space for your growing family needs, you are treated the same.
Our trade and market partners follow the exact blueprint so that you can expect the same consistency and process on every project.
We don’t like to brag (too much), but following our methodology has earned our team numerous local, regional, and national accolades.
Integrity
We strive for the highest-quality build for every project. If some of it isn’t done to our satisfaction, or a mistake is made, we will fix it.
During a recent custom home build, the framers extended the roof about a foot beyond the plans – something the homeowners would have probably never noticed. However, as the homeowner shared, “Without hesitation, our project manager committed to fixing it entirely on Alair’s dime. That’s the kind of integrity you don’t always find.”
Fun fact: the homeowners loved the “mistake” in the roofline and chose to keep it.
Finally, our job continues even after we hand you your keys. And we won’t ghost you when you reach out during your warranty period…or a few years after.
The Bottom Line: Is Alair Expensive?
So, we return to your original question when you came across our website: Is Alair expensive?
If you value choice, transparency, communication, reliability, consistency, and integrity, then we are no more “expensive” than the other home remodelers in Arlington that takes away quality of materials and services to appear cheaper.
Don’t cut us from your shortlist because you *think* you can’t afford to work with us.
Schedule a consultation and chat with a member of our team. Let us help you decide if we are the right builder for your home renovation project.