Smith & Sons Remodeling Experts Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Smith & Sons are a DESIGN & BUILD custom home and renovation building company. Smith & Sons understand how important to homeowners it is, to have their project completed on time, on budget and with everything they asked for. Smith & Sons priority is the clients peace of mind and security and aim to remove as many of the headaches from the DESIGN & BUILD process as possible. This podcast will give you the homeowner, insight into how Smith & Sons will handle your initial inquiry, the estimate process, the quoting process, the agreement process, the construction process and even the after-sales process. You will hear from Smith & Sons General Contractors and Clients chatting with the CEO about subjects relating to your next project. Enjoy!
Not many people would think that a 4 year-old-home needs to undergo a big renovation... However, in this special episode, we uncover some of the poor installments and other deficiencies of a newly-built home in Vernon, BC.
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In today's episode, we hear from Janice - a Smith & Sons client.
Janice recently hired Smith & Sons to renovate a bonus living area in her home that she refers to as her "woman cave"! Janice talks about how working with Smith & Sons was an "easy and smooth" experience, and raves about the wonderful fixed price contract and completion date.
With Smith & Sons, you know exactly what you're getting, exactly how much it will cost, and when it will be completed by! No surprises.
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Do you ever feel like when your house is cluttered, your brain feels cluttered?
Vernon designer Carley Rangen joins us in the studio again to chat about some creative ways you can declutter your space without having to get rid of all your beloved items! We also talk budgeting as it relates to the priorities of the homeowner, along with ways of beautifying your home with items that are meaningful to YOU.
As humans, it is natural for us to be wary of change. However, Carley gives us insight on how to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience (with many laughs along the way)!
Find Carley at Olive Tree Interior Designs!
- Website: https://olivetreeinteriordesigns.com
- Instagram: @olivetreeinteriordesigns
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Who wouldn't want their home to feel like a personalized oasis?
Vernon-based designer Carley Rangen joins us in the studio to chat about a few innovative ways to "bring the outdoors in" with systems such as Nano Doors and other Biophilic Designs. After all, we are creatures of the outdoors!
With the pandemic's influence on how much time we spend at home, many homeowners are drawn towards ways of making their space more calming and enjoyable. Carley is passionate about creating a sanctuary for the homeowner, all while adhering to their lifestyle and catering the design to who they really are and what they really want.
Find Carley at Olive Tree Interior Designs!
- Website: https://olivetreeinteriordesigns.com
- Instagram: @olivetreeinteriordesigns
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Caroline shares her client story and how her experience working with Smith & Sons was so enjoyable!
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Why would you give your general contractor a blank cheque? Wouldn't you want the security of knowing the true cost of the project?
Smith & Sons know what clients want:
- FIXED PRICE - You know exactly how much it will cost
- LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS - You know exactly what you're getting
- COMPLETION DATE - You know when it will be completed by
We know that if a client has these, they experience greater peace of mind, a feeling of security, and a higher level of satisfaction during both the pre-construction process and the construction phase itself.
Max talks about the unknown factors of the popular COST-PLUS agreement and how this type of contract causes significant risk for the homeowner. In comparison, the FIXED PRICE agreement eliminates the unknowns and protects the homeowner - making it a much more trustworthy option for your renovation or building project.
Eliminate the grey area - GET IT IN WRITING!!
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In the second part of our conversation with Matt Glenn, we chat about the benefits of property investing. He's the consummate real estate professional, pleasing many clients in and around the Okanagan Valley in B.C.
Need a real estate agent? Interested in reaching out to Matt Glen? Find him:
- Website: www.mattglen.ca
- E-mail: matt.glen@c21.ca
- Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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Cheryl shares her client story and how her experience working with Smith & Sons was so enjoyable!
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Undertaking a renovation or build project at home? Thinking about being your own General Contractor? You may want to think twice...
Although we can appreciate the desire to be creative, take charge, and create something with our own hands, we need to also address the risks and dangers that come with DIY General Contracting.
In today's episode, Max talks about a few realistic situations you can expect to encounter while undertaking your own general contracting endeavor. Cost overruns, unanticipated expenses, disrespectful attitudes you may encounter, and pure lack of experience are just some of the reasons you may want to think twice before you dive into your DIY journey.
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Smith & Sons know what clients want:
- FIXED PRICE
- LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS
- COMPLETION DATE
We know that if a client has these, they experience greater peace of mind, a feeling of security, and a higher level of satisfaction during both the pre-construction process and the construction phase itself.
We chat about the pros and cons of the popular COST PLUS CONTRACT and the not-so-well-known FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT.
This episode will knock the lid off this hot topic and hopefully remove some of the confusion around which building contract suits you best.
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In today's episode, we chat with Matt Glenn about what's up in the world of real estate. He's the consummate real estate professional, pleasing many clients in and around the Okanagan Valley in B.C.
Need a real estate agent? Interested in reaching out to Matt Glen? Find him:
Website: www.mattglen.ca
E-mail: matt.glen@c21.ca
Instagram: @mattglenrealestate
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Gagan and Sarah share their client story and how their experience working with Smith & Sons was so enjoyable!
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I had an old boy tell me once, son, "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story!"
Just as the title suggests, HGTV TV shows are mostly entertaining and not typically a reliable research tool you would use to undertake a project feasibility study for your next renovation or new build project.
Not that they try to conceal the truth, it's just that when it comes to real life, some of the realities are glossed over because the priority is the entertainment value. Let's face it, we don't watch those shows to learn more about the micro-economics of a project.
And don't forget, they have to cram in a whole project build into a 30 or 60 minute slot - quite the challenge.
So it's no wonder some of the micro detail, especially as it relates to project costing and finance is omitted.
This episode will uncover some of the missing pieces and deliver a more realistic explanation as to the actual process relating to the micro detail you're likely to face in the DESIGN, PLAN & CONSTRUCTION phases of your next project. Enjoy!
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Building a new home or renovating? This show will provide you with great information shedding light on subjects that are typically not discussed openly by most General Contractors.
Our client's peace of mind, security, and satisfaction are Smith & Sons top priority. So with that in mind, this podcast is designed to inform, educate and maybe even entertain. Smith & Sons methodology around delivering residential construction services, whether it's a new home or a renovation, is innovative and refreshing.
We know that over time, you will receive massive value from this show, hearing from:
- Smith & Sons general contractors
- Designers
- Realtors
- Smith & Sons Past clients
- Other listeners' horror stories and much more!
Knowledge and understanding is what will make building or renovating an exciting experience for you instead of a horrifying one.
Smith & Sons - setting higher standards in construction services!
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