When it comes to any remodel it is essential to stay on budget and on schedule. In today’s interview I spoke with the team at Ashland Design Build and local owner, John Palombo, about their process and results of helping customers get exactly what they are wanting, within budget and on schedule.
Hi John, thanks so much for speaking with me today about Ashland Design Build. Please tell us more about your company and the services you are providing here in Ashland, Oregon.
Thanks for having me, Shields. Ashland Design Build essentially does what the title says – we have an inhouse designer to help you determine and refine your ideas for your home remodel or addition, and a great build crew to back them up to turn your vision into a reality.
John, how does your team work with customers when approaching any project?
We have our project manager and designer meet with our clients in their homes to begin the creative process, after which plans and layouts are shared to get everyone on the same page and to build the vision from. Our designer also helps each client choose finishing materials, fixtures, hardware, and color themes to maximize their aesthetic to perfection.
What are the biggest mistakes that people make when approaching home design projects?
Sometimes people have a hard time trying to make good use of space.
Our designer can help design your home so it is as useful as possible while showcasing your aesthetic desires. Another issue is around making an efficient and realistic timeline around a remodel. Our project manager lays out the schedule for your project in the most efficient way possible so you don’t have to worry about things getting done. We like to reassure our clients that they can relax while we manage the project.
John, what are the costs of managing your own project?
It can be very stressful for home owners to try to manage their own home remodels, as it’s pretty difficult to keep tabs on all of the moving parts to make sure things are happening on time and everyone is being communicated with. That’s what our project manager is for, and it makes it so our clients can have the bandwidth to see the big picture and make adjustments to details with our designer and project manager along the way as needed.
Can you share some recent success stories with us?
We’ve completed countless kitchen and bathroom remodels, as well as additions, detached accessory structures, and ADUs. Recently, we discovered that a client’s ADU was actually never permitted. This can be a pretty awkward realization, but our team swooped in and has made all of the necessary changes and inspections so that their ADU can be legit as well as improved upon.
The result is our client’s can now be able to have a space they can legally rent out as they see fit, which is a huge asset to the value of the property.
John, what are the next steps for starting to work with Ashland Design & Build?
The best way to get a hold of us is by phone at
(541) 690-6066.
Or by sending us a message on our website at AshlandDesignBuild.com.
