R&A Magazine - WINTER 2025 - 14

ASK THE EXPERTS
Having never undertaken
a renovation project, what
advice can you give us to
help ensure we make the
right decision in hiring a
builder?
When planning additions or renovations,
it's important to recognize that
construction will affect your daily
life. You may find yourself interacting
more frequently with the workers in
and around your home. As you begin
selecting a renovation contractor,
consider asking these thoughtful
questions to help open lines of
communication and build a trusting
relationship.
Experience & Approach
* How long have you been in business
or working in this industry?
* Have additions/renovations always
been part of your business?
* Do you specialize in certain
types of additions/renovations?
(i.e. whole house renovations, suite
additions)
* Do you have experience with projects
like mine? (e.g., mid-century
modern design, passive heating/
cooling, seamless barn-home connection)
*
Can you share an example of a
challenge you faced on a project?
How did you address it, and what
was the outcome?
* Describe a project where you
had to manage high expectations
or complex requests from a client.
What steps did you take, and how
did you keep the client satisfied?
* Who will be my main point of
contact through this process, and
what methods do you use to keep
communication open and effective?
* Do your employees perform all
the work or do you utilize subcontractors?
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* block * stone * restoration * fireplaces * patios * retaining walls
Planning & Customization
* What steps do you take at the
start of a project to understand your
client's vision and expectations?
* What is your design process, and
how would I be involved in it?
* How flexible are you with customization
and unique requests?
* How do you develop my ideas to
enhance my existing home?
* Should I build an addition / renovate
my home or is moving a better
option for me?
* Who is responsible for permitting
and inspections?
* Can I live in my home while the additions/renovations
are constructed?
* Is it possible to phase the project
to accommodate my living situation?
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Timeline & Construction Process
* What's the estimated timeline for
my project, and how are potential
delays handled?
* What's your process for handling
unexpected changes or requests during
construction?
* Will I have access to the site during
construction to stay updated on
progress?
* What is the estimated timeline for
my additions/renovations?
* Do you anticipate any unique
challenges for my project that might
affect the timeline?
* What are the daily start and end
times during the construction? Is
there any flexibility to these times?
* What is your process for handling
unforeseen or hidden issues during
construction?
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Scott
717-574-2130 (cell) | scott@haldemanbros.com
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Bret
www.haldemanbros.com
717-497-6633 (cell) | bret@haldemanbros.com
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Quality Control
* What quality control measures
do you have in place throughout the
project?
* What steps will you take to protect
me and my property?
* Who will oversee daily activities
on-site to ensure everything is on
track?
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