ATN Construction is licensed in Hawaii. We carry Workman’s Compensation, Commercial Auto, & General Liability insurance with total coverage of $3 million. Sure, it may seem excessive; and yes, that policy was difficult and expensive to get, but we believe our clients should have complete peace of mind when we are working in their home.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED AN ARCHITECT?
As a simple rule of thumb, if you are removing or adding any walls inside or outside of the structure, you will need an architect to prepare drawings. Or if your project value is $40,000k or More. We can provide all the design services you need in-house, but if and when a licensed architect needs to sign off, we will use one of the architects in our network. This will depend on whether you need a permit from our local building department here in Hawaii, or if you live in an apartment building – whether the building management requires that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect.
HOW MUCH DO ESTIMATES COST?
Our phone consultations with a Project Specialist are free of charge. During this session, we carefully listen to your plans, ideas and take notes, as well as discuss a future In-Home Consultation. Usually our In-Home Consultations are $75. There are exceptions to this last rule, however, which would be discussed with you during your free phone consultation. Excited to see how we can help!!
I NEED TO STAY WITHIN A BUDGET FOR MY PROJECT. CAN ATN WORK WITHIN THAT BUDGET AND HELP ME MAINTAIN IT?
Maybe. It depends upon what your budget is. During your Free Phone Consultation the Project Specialist should be able to tell you if we can work within your budget, and whether your budgetary expectations are reasonable or not. Once we set your budget and prepare a labor proposal, we keep to the price we quote you. And, because our team is knowledgeable about the products you need, we’ll be able to show you materials that should keep you within your budget.
CAN I LIVE IN MY HOME DURING RENOVATION?
That depends on the scope of the project, and quite frankly, your tolerance for inconveniences. If you live on-site during a renovation, you will be inconvenienced. We typically recommend that people make alternate living arrangements during the main construction, because you will see dust, debris, workers going in and out, you will hear loud noises, and see people ripping apart what is probably your most prized possession. You may also be without certain comforts like bathroom facilities for part of the time. This can be quite disturbing to most people.
WHAT MEASURES WILL BE TAKEN TO PROTECT MY HOME FROM DUST AND DEBRIS THAT RESULT FROM CONSTRUCTION?
We cover floors with either rosin paper or ramboard, depending on the circumstances and we block off the areas surrounding the construction area with heavy gauge plastic sheets called Zip-Walls. We also cover furniture in the surrounding area to protect it as much as possible. We recommend each Homeowner takes the extra precaution to cover areas as well.
DO YOU HAVE ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, AND OTHER SPECIALISTS ON STAFF AT ATN?
Yes and no. We do not have architects on staff, but we have relationships with top architects and architectural firms. We do have interior designers, kitchen designers, project managers, and various trade professionals on staff.
CAN YOU HELP WITH THE DESIGN PHASE OF MY PROJECT?
Yes. In fact, if all you want us to do is design your project, we will do that for you. By working with ATN, you can take full advantage of our process, which breaks down remodeling into various components. Therefore, you can use us for design, purchase materials from us, and all the construction. Or you can use us for any individual part(s).
WHO WILL MANAGE MY PROJECT? WILL THEY BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS? WILL THEY BE ON THE JOB SITE REGULARLY?
We assign a Project Manager to every project we work on to ensure it is properly managed. The Project Manager is an ATN employee who is responsible for every phase of your remodeling project. Our Project Managers personally know and meet with all the trades’ people who will be working in your home. He or she manages and constantly inspects all work done by our trades’ people during construction. The Project Manager is either present everyday for part of the day while the project is ongoing or is in contact with the trades’ people everyday to insure the project is running smoothly. The Project Manager is always available to you by phone and email.
HOW CAN I PREPARE MY HOME FOR THE PROJECT?
It will depend upon the scope of work. You will be instructed by your Remodeling Consultant as to what exact steps you need to take. But, generally speaking, you’ll want to clear out the area being worked on of all your personal belongings that can be removed. Although, we cover the areas surrounding our work area, you’ll want to protect your furniture from dust with plastic and/or sheets.
CAN I LEAVE MY BELONGINGS IN MY HOME DURING THE RENOVATION?
Yes, but we recommend that you remove everything possible – especially your most important possessions. Although we take extreme precautions to protect your belongings, dust flies everywhere during construction. And, much of it is microscopic so no matter what we (or you) do to protect them, your belongings will get dust particles on and in them.
HOW DO I GET A PROJECT STARTED WITH ATN?
It all starts with a Free Phone Consultation, which you can register for by filling out this form.
