At Alair™, we believe in true transparency for your Arlington home renovation. It is a value that sets us apart in the opaque lump sum pricing of the construction industry. Instead of receiving a large bill without any explanation, Alair breaks down each line item in our unique Client Control™ system so that our homeowners know exactly what they are paying for.
Getting Started with an Arlington Home Renovation
A good home renovation project starts with interviewing a few different builders to understand not only pricing but how the project will operate and meet the key members of the team.
Homeowner Scott was in the interview stage of the process when he encountered an Alair sign in his Arlington neighborhood. Upon the neighbor’s recommendation, he scheduled a meeting with Regional Partner Chad Hackmann to discuss his renovation project and was impressed with the transparency and choice Alair brought to the home renovation process.
For Scott, “Rather than going with a model of just saying, ‘Hey, it’s this large amount of money, and we’ll take it from there,’ being able to actually see every line item along the way was much easier for us to stomach and feel trust.”
Choice in Your Home Renovation
Once planning was underway, Scott grew to appreciate more than just the pricing transparency but the choices Alair gives their homeowners in the Arlington home renovation process. One choice Alair offers is the ability for homeowners to select their own architect. We have relationships with several design partners for homeowners to choose from, but if needed, our team also helps research and connect homeowners to other designers.
Scott and his wife chose long-time Alair Market Partner Mark Renz of Renz Architecture, PLLC.
“We just felt comfortable interacting with him. The 3D images he presented really helped us visualize the project.”
Scott was deliberate and thorough in his decision-making process while planning his construction project. He said he felt no pressure to rush his choices and even took the time to reassess the project budget halfway through before ultimately committing to moving forward with the construction.
“We wanted to get it right. It was a lot of investment into a house that we want to live in for a long time and enjoy with our kids.”
Transparency in Your Home Renovation
Unlike other builders who include their cost and overhead in every line item, Alair’s Client Control™ system allows homeowners to see the actual price of their selections and, when available, compare them to other providers.
During the course of the project, Alair maintained cost transparency, allowing Scott and his wife to make choices that best aligned with their budget and needs.
“It was helpful being able to see all the cost details throughout construction. Our Project Manager Andrew guided us through several key points where we could make different choices. We ended up saving some money on some of the selections, such as the countertops.”
Hear more about Scott’s experience working in this video, and if you are looking for a builder to bring transparency and choice to your Arlington home renovation, schedule a no-pressure consultation with our team today.
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