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Raise the Roof | A Whole House Remodel Pt 4

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We have been hard at work on this 1960’s split-level home transformation we’re calling “Raise the Roof”. Throughout this project we have given some glimpses into the extensive remodeling work happening. Our client’s project includes an updated kitchen, new entry way, a screened porch addition and an open floorplan concept for their family room with a higher vaulted ceiling. They needed us to raise the roof which is JUST what we did…LITERALLY!!

Project Manager Sydney Contant, along with the rest of our team, pays close attention to every detail of our clients’ projects. She recently took a few in-progress photos for documentation and we thought it would be fun to share them with you. These are images not many people get to see outside of the ADB team and the family whose home we are working on. Enjoy this unique behind-the-scenes look at what makes us Atlanta Design & Build. You will especially like referring to the earlier photos and videos we’ve shared of this project to see the difference being made! Look for clickable links below for an easy path to comparing the early photos with the more recent ones.

Above is a view of the new front porch. Be sure to watch our time-lapse video of the roof being installed. The new brown front door looks so inviting!

 

These next four photos show the screen porch addition and the installation of stonework around the fireplace in the porch area.

 

 

 

Click on these photos to get a closer look and also visit the Raise the Roof Part 2 blog post for a full view of the screen porch being built.

 

 

Finally, we head inside to see the open floorplan of the kitchen and family room. The kitchen cabinets offer wonderful storage solutions for this family. You HAVE to compare the before photos of the kitchen and family room from Raise the Roof Part 2 with these! It’s incredible to see these spaces come together, one of our favorite parts of every remodeling project.

Look at the details: See the vaulted ceiling and the beautiful flooring? Do you remember seeing the video featuring the drywall ceiling and wood flooring installation? Watch it now for a refresher and be amazed! Also, notice that gorgeous barn door in the family room. This leads to the basement where we improved the staircase that leads to the newly updated laundry room space.

Our excited homeowners are anticipating the move back in to their remodeled home. Once they have settled in, we will have the final photos taken to show the full beauty of this project and the ways that it is improving the lives of our clients.

Is your house no longer fitting you and your family? Before you think about moving, consider remodeling with Atlanta Design & Build. We can transform your home to enrich your life, just like we are doing for this family. Call us today and let’s discuss how we can improve your living space to meet your family’s needs.

Follow this story from the start and see us raise the roof, the beginning stages of the interior, our ADB team hard at work, and the final product. Watch all of the progress videos here.

Atlanta Design & Build Wins Three NARI-Atlanta CotY Awards

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Our Atlanta Design & Build team is thrilled to have received three 2016 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards given by NARI Atlanta, the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The awards were presented at the Annual Awards Banquet and Gala held December 13 at the King Plow Arts Center in Atlanta.

The CotY Award is the preeminent award presented each year by NARI Atlanta to its members for outstanding work of the highest quality. We feel extremely honored that our ADB team and these three projects have received such recognition. We also want to thank our wonderful clients for allowing us the privilege of working on their projects.

The NARI CotY projects are divided into 23 different entry categories; ranging from residential entire house, kitchen, bath and other interior renovation projects to residential outdoor and exterior renovation projects to commercial projects. A panel of NARI professionals from a Florida chapter completed the judging using specific design and craftsmanship judging criteria.

We are proud to have won in the categories of Residential Addition: $100,001 – $250,000; Residential Kitchen: $100,001 – $150,000 with team entrant The Counterpoint Group; and Residential Addition: Under $100,000!

If you are thinking about a remodeling project for your home, consider working with our ADB team. Winning awards validates our quality of work, but our greatest achievement is transforming your home to enrich your life. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Here are before and after pictures for each of our 2016 NARI-Atlanta CotY Award winning projects. Click the image then the arrows to see larger versions.

Raise the Roof | A Whole House Remodel Pt 2

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Here’s a glimpse into the extensive remodeling work happening at our clients’ 1960s split-level home for a whole house remodel. After their roof was installed, the beautiful transformation began. This exterior photo (above) highlights the beginning stages of their screen porch addition that includes an outdoor fireplace. The interior photos show current progress being made on their updated kitchen, new entry way, and family room with an open floorplan.

roof-insideYou’ll enjoy watching our ADB crew hard at work on various parts of this project in part 3 of our series. Voilà…each job is done right before your eyes.

The 1960’s split-level home for this family of four was in desperate need of help.  Our client desired an updated kitchen, new entry way, a screened porch and an open floorplan concept for their family room with a higher vaulted ceiling.  They needed us to raise the roof which is JUST what we did…LITERALLY!!  

Follow this story from the start and see us raise the roof, our ADB team hard at work, in-progress photos, and the final product. Watch all of the progress videos here.

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H. Dale Contant Attends NARI Fall Leadership Summit

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The 2016 NARI Fall Leadership Summit took place Sept. 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, MN.  H. Dale Contant, National President of NARI, came away from the Summit with great pride and satisfaction at the valuable impact the event made on all the participants.

nari_logo_07-2016_rgbNARI’s new logo was launched with enthusiasm at the President’s Reception on Wednesday evening. The association is revitalizing its 33 year old brand in line with its strategic renewal plan. The goal is to establish a new logo and tag line that makes a clear statement of NARI’s position in the marketplace and elevates the value of remodelers to both the industry and consumers. The new logo is bolder and features three roof lines indicating NARI as an industry connector. The tag line is short and catchy, “Remodeling Done Right”. It focuses on remodeling and underscores the professionalism, leadership and trust that define NARI members.

The topics presented by the keynote speakers and the educational sessions on Thursday and Friday were key to the outstanding success of the Summit. The content spoke both to the needs of NARI chapter leaders, as well as that of business owners who are leading their own companies. For example, one of the sessions was titled “10 Principles of Servant Leadership” by Mark Sedgley of MemberClicks.

Included in his list of effective principles are: 1. Lead by first asking questions, 2. Learn to forgive, 3. Empower people, 4. Encourage autonomy, 5. Foster collaboration, 6. Persuade rather than compel. Attendees gave great feedback on the sessions as providing excellent content for NARI members to review later and put into practice.

Kudos to the following industry partners that helped sponsor the 2016 NARI Summit and provided exceptional events for the attendees:

Cambria

Cosentino

Elkay

FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)

Home Depot

Medallion Cabinetry

Top Image L-R: Principal and Managing Partner, McKenna Design Group, Elizabeth McKenna; Sr. Residential Strategic Marketing Manager, Pella Corporation, Joe Hammond, and National President of NARI, President and Principal Owner of Atlanta Design & Build, H. Dale Contant.

Atlanta Design & Build Vehicle Fleet

Our New Brand is on the Road!

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We believe that consistency in our branding helps strengthen Atlanta Design & Build’s position in the Marietta marketplace. It illustrates the unique home remodeling niche we have developed and highlights what sets us apart from the rest of our competitors. It reminds you that we are a company you can trust to design and build the perfect living spaces for your home.

A part of our overall branding campaign for this year has been to update our company vehicles with our new logo. We are happy to announce we have reached that goal. When you see our snazzy fleet of trucks out and about in your neighborhoods, please snap a photo and post it to our Facebook page as a way of saying “Hello!” It will help everyone remember that Atlanta Design & Build is all about Transforming Homes and Enriching Lives.

Look below for the before and after pictures of our vehicles.

Before and After of Atlanta Design & Build's vehicle fleet

Atlanta Design & Build Remodeling 550 List

Atlanta Design & Build Named on Remodeling 550 List

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Atlanta Design & Build is pleased to announce that we placed at #194 on the Remodeling 550 list this year. The Remodeling 550 list includes the industry’s top full-service remodelers, replacement contractors, insurance restoration firms and franchise operations.

Remodeling magazine, the trade publication that sponsors this annual list of professional remodelers, stated, “The nation’s largest remodeling firms are bigger and healthier than ever, beneficiaries of the nation’s busiest time in recent history for repair and rehab work.”

It’s an exciting time indeed for ADB to be active in our industry! We especially want to thank you, our clients, for trusting us with your magnificent projects. Without you, we could not have achieved this Remodeling 550 status. We appreciate your business, but even more we treasure the relationships we have built with you over the years.