Ask the Home Pro

When you work with a contractor who knows you and your home, you get more than the work for a single project. You also get someone you trust to advise you regarding your prioritized project list. One client describes this as follows.

Recently, our designer contacted us about a client that needed almost a whole house remodeled. She knew we’d be the perfect contractor for the job. The project included remodeling three bathrooms, a media room, a basement bar, two fireplaces, and a stairway.

Like some people, change doesn’t always come easy to me. There will be a limit to the facts you have at some point, and you need to take a leap of faith.

A couple found Shirey Home Pro from a custom home contractor who could not take on their project. They wanted a “She Shed” for the wife to have a place to do her artwork and pottery year-round.

Recently, we were working with an elevator company on a remodel project. The elevator company mentioned that they had two other clients in desperate need of a contractor. The clients needed to build a space for their elevators and help install them.

One client was referred to Shirey Home Pro by a trusted acquaintance. The client needed a section of siding repaired. The damage appeared to have been caused by water intrusion. Shirey Home Pro reviewed the area, pulled off the siding, and found water damage caused by improper waterproofing around a shower. It was clear that, over the years, water had slowly leaked around the shower until it had reached the outside of the home, where it became noticeable to the eye. Shirey removed the siding, reframed the walls, installed proper waterproof backing, and installed new siding.

Now that autumn is upon us, we recommend preparing your home for the incoming nasty weather. Rain, wind, thunderstorms, snow, and hail are about to end up at your doorstep.

Remodeling is always an exciting prospect. In all the excitement, it's easy to make choices that turn out to be mistakes. Here are some of the biggest and most common mistakes people make in home remodels.

We recently finished a repair and replaced a significantly damaged deck on a 50+-year-old home.

Remodeling is a team effort, and now that we’re officially “teammates” on your remodeling project, we thought it would be helpful to everyone involved to have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and of the remodeling process. We have no intention of becoming a permanent houseguest in your home!