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Basement Finishing Project in Somerset County New Jersey

This entry was posted in Basement Remodeling, Home and Family Lifestyle and tagged basement remodeling, chair rail, Exercise Area, Gaming Table, Mark of Excellence, project designer, Remodeler Guest Blog on September 21, 2015 by Andrew Parsons.

Basement Finishing Project in Somerset County New Jersey

The homeowner is a Senior Corporate Executive for a well-known sporting goods brand and travels extensively.

In fact, much of the communication about timeline and planning had to be posted to the homeowners Outlook Calendar because of his busy schedule. Mark of Excellence Remodeling’s clientele cut across a broad spectrum of the population and we are happy to communicate with the aid of technology to accelerate the process and enhance the experience for our customers.

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Siding and Stone Project in Monmouth County New Jersey

This entry was posted in Remodeling Project Design, Remodeling Project Photos and tagged Azek, Boral stone, insulated vinyl siding, Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Monmouth County, Pella Windows, Prodigy Siding, project designer on August 17, 2015 by Neil Parsons.

The homeowner had been considering new exterior siding for their home in Manasquan, NJ for some considerable time. A sub-division in Long Branch of new high end homes; caught their attention because of the combination of stone and siding that offered great curb appeal. The homeowner needed a combination of Design Build expertise and residential remodeling experience. They knew they could not find that from a siding contractor or stone mason. They needed help with a Design that would transform their tired looking exterior into something that looked as though it was built just recently. Their research through the internet; led them to Mark of Excellence Remodeling, a Design Build Planners Preferred Network Remodeler. Before meeting with the Project Designer they checked the reputation of the company with the BBB where we have an A plus rating and were able to determine the company had been in business and completed hundreds of projects in Monmouth County over our 28 year history. Continue reading →

On Time Remodeling Project Design Consultation Guarantee

This entry was posted in Tips for Selecting a Remodeler and tagged design consultation, Mark of Excellence, project designer, Remodeling Project on April 14, 2014 by Neil Parsons.

In April of 2014, New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio, when asked about his continued tardiness for events and meetings, stated that being on time is not that important. His critics, including former Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, feel De Blasio’s chronic late arrivals are a result of being unorganized and are quite rude.

Design Build Planners understands that your time is extremely valuable. If a DBP Project Designer is late for their first meeting of the day, regardless of the reason, they will pay the homeowner $1.00 for each minute past the scheduled project design consultation time. If your appointment is not the first of the day, Design Build Planners will contact you upon leaving the previous meeting to update you as far as the estimated time of arrival. This commitment to timeliness and professionalism is just one of many company policies designed to make homeowners remodeling experiences more professional and pleasant. Continue reading →

Jason Parsons Named a Top 40 Remodeler Under 40

This entry was posted in Architecture, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Industry Information, Remodeling Project Design and tagged CAD software for remodeling, Chief Architect, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, home remodeling, Jason Parsons, kitchen bath addition, Neil Parsons, project designer on October 3, 2012 by Neil Parsons.

Jason Parsons, Chief Project Designer of the Design Build Planners, has been honored by Professional Remodeler magazine as one of the top 40 remodelers in the United States under 40 years old. The 35 year-old has vast residential remodeling experience dating back to his teenage years.

Jason, a lifelong New Jersey resident, is married and the proud father of three young boys. He thoroughly enjoys spending time with his family and their many shared activities. Jason has the same passion and enthusiasm for his career. Jason Parsons’ design build remodeling industry bio can be found on company website. Continue reading →

Home Remodeling Investment and Value

This entry was posted in Home and Family Lifestyle, Jason Parsons, Neil Parsons, Remodeling Industry Information, Tips for Selecting a Remodeler and tagged 203K loan, add-a-level, addition, architect, bathroom, bedroom suite, Design Build Planners, Design Build Remodeling, financial planner, home value, Jason Parsons, Kitchen, move vs improve, Neil Parsons, project designer, resale value, return on investment on September 9, 2012 by Neil Parsons.

When it comes to home remodeling projects how is “value” defined? First we must start with what is valuable or important to the individual family. In the opinion of the Design Build Planners, this trumps all other factors including resale value, equity, the neighborhood demographic. That is why we always start each initial meeting with a series of Project Profile questions that have nothing to do with construction. Topics include kids, pets, school, careers, travel…etc. The pros and cons of “moving versus improving” are also discussed up front. Then the other factors and actual construction are considered.
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