The Pros Podcast S1:E1 Blaine Murphy (North Dallas Remodel)

Welcome to “The Pros Podcast” where co-owner and construction guru, Jason Hulcy talks with PROS from different industries who work on YOUR HOME! From remodeling to upgrades, from hiring & vetting contractors to choosing special features, from do’s & dont’s to costs and budgeting, from protecting your investment to adding long-lasting value. We are going to unpack the tips and tricks from the masters of their trades empowering you with the knowledge to BETTER your biggest investment, and turn your house into your dream home…A REAL SHOWPLACE!!

THIS WEEK'S GUEST: North Dallas Remodel (Instagram)
North Dallas Remodel owner/founder, Blaine Murphy got his start building homes in 2007, then soon started NDR. Blaine completes high-level, mid-level, & entry-level remodel projects and supervises all of his own projects. After the Hulcy bros met Blaine, they did several jobs together, and after taking Jason's advice, Blaine started another business, LBWP INTERIORS which is a subsidiary to Load Bearing Wall Pros that follows behind the Load Bearing Wall Pros and helps their customers put their projects back together in the DFW Metroplex.

S1:E1: "HOME REMODELING"

(00:00 ) Beginning/Intro

(01:25 ) Introducing North Dallas Remodel - Blaine Murphy (owner)

(04:57 ) REMODELING: PROJECT TIMELINE

(06:27 ) Remodeling: You Need Time for Things To Dry

(07:47 ) Remodeling Timeframe: What You NEED To Know

(09:13 ) Remodeling Steps can Get "Out of Order"... it's ok!

(10:35 ) Construction... (Repeat After Me) it's a Series of ADJUSTMENTS

(14:31 ) Choosing a Contractor TIP: Check Their Prices

(16:19 ) Misconception That Contractors Have +50% Discount @ Places

(18:19 ) HOW MUCH DOES A HOME REMODEL COST?

[Four Categories: Basic 1, Basic 2, Premium 1, Premium 2]

(18:45 ) Remodeling Budget Basic 1 - "Lipstick on a Pig Remodel"

(21:01 ) Remodeling Budget Basic 2 - "Big Box Remodel"

(25:08 ) Remodeling Premium 1

(27:45 ) Remodeling Budget Premium 1 vs. Premium 2

(28:45 ) Remodeling Premium 2

(34:56 ) HOW TO FIND A GOOD CONTRACTOR

(36:13 ) How Important is Having a Remodeling Design? IMPORTANT!!

(36:59 ) Remodeling Design is good for Contractor

(38:25 ) Remodeling Design is good for Client

(39:22 ) WITHOUT a Remodeling Design CAUSES PROBLEMS

(40:45 ) How To Find A Good Contractror TIP #1: Ask 3 Questions

(42:15 ) How To Find A Good Contractror TIP #2: Check their Social Media, Ask To See A Job

(42:45 ) Good Contractors Keep the Job Site Clean

(43:24 ) Good Contractors Introduce themselves to the Neighbors

(48:40 ) DO NOT Find a Contractor on Google!

(50:38 ) Good Contractor's List

(50:52 ) Poor Communication = Poor Contractor

(52:22 ) HOW TO BE A GOOD CLIENT

(56:38 ) Lightning Round

Load Bearing Wall Pros:

Website: http://www.LoadBearingWall.com

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OUR SERVICES:
Wall Removal

From Wall to Door

Structural Remediation

Kitchen Remodel (Remodelit)

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