We provide a ballpark figure to help you decide whether you’d like to move forward with our team. We are incentivized to be as accurate as possible on these estimations. If we are off by 10%-15% (depending on your project size), your estimate is free of charge. If we prepare a ballpark number and you decide to move forward with the detailed estimate, the bottom line is accurate, and you don’t decide to work with us, there is a cost. This compensation includes time spent accurately developing your project and creating your project proposal binder, which features your estimate. If you do any amount of the work with us, there is no charge for the proposal binder.

We call fixed price upfront pricing because the method drives us to be as detailed as possible on the front end and get you an all-in price before we start your project. We like this model because if the budget doesn’t fit the scope, then we can tailor the scope back on the front end to fit your budget. This gives you the ability to make sound financial decisions. Cost plus, on the other hand, can sometimes be presented as a best-case scenario and can lead to costs piling up after the start, which can limit your options.

We do not. Depending on the project, Semper Fi carpenters may handle some work, while we bring in trade partners for specialties such as plumbing, HVAC, tile, electrical, insulation, and flooring. We have developed relationships with certain subs and trades over the years and use only the ones that complete jobs to our high standards.

Project pricing varies depending on complexity, scale, level of finish, and more. The more elaborate a build, the more expensive it usually costs per square foot. Typically, remodeling costs can vary from about $200 per square foot to $500+ per square foot.

You certainly can phase projects. However, this typically runs 10%-15% more expensive. A few reasons for this include hiring multiple trades who must visit numerous times for jobs they could have completed in one or two trips, and having to pull permits for each phase of your remodel. Semper Fi understands that everybody has different situations and, if possible, can discuss how to phase projects effectively while not breaking the bank in the long run.

Everyone on our team does their best to adhere to the realistic deadlines we create. Our schedule takes into account common delays, including selection availability, client change orders, and unexpected issues such as termites or water damage. Regardless of the situation, we are committed to open communication and collaborative resolutions.

We take care of most of it, but you will have a few responsibilities. These include maintaining homeowners insurance; arranging potential alternative sites for kitchen, bathroom, internet, laundry, and cable use should your project require shutting down those services; coordinating movement of furniture; and providing entry to your home or gated community. If you are in an HOA, we expect you to have spoken to them about the project you are proposing. We will need approval before beginning any work.

We do not offer landscaping services, but we’re happy to provide referrals to trusted landscaping professionals.

In most remodels involving kitchens and bathrooms, living at home will be inconvenient. With bathroom remodels, it depends on whether you’re remodeling one bathroom or all your bathrooms. Additional considerations include laborers showing up in the morning and creating noise and debris, parking issues, and material staging. We highly recommend living elsewhere during the remodel. However, we have the ability to adapt to your situation. We do it all the time!

It is recommended that you do not purchase materials, appliances, fixtures, and similar items yourself. However, you can. Semper Fi gets builder discounts with several vendors and we pass the savings on to our clients. Additionally, our vendors are apprised, as much as possible, on lead times and can get items ordered on schedule for their install dates. Lastly, we check each selection to ensure it will fit with the design and specifications and is the most cost effective to implement.

We reserve the right to charge a $300 change-order fee, or 1% of the total change order, whichever is greater. This is to account for the research, procurement, and scheduling of any changes. If a change order is reasonable and planned for, there may not be any charge. We are here to work with you, not against you.

There will be a 1.5% late fee added to each invoice not paid in full 10 days after the due date and compounded monthly thereafter. We schedule invoices well ahead of time so you will have time to prepare for an upcoming invoice.