Charlotte Home Remodeling Perfect Summer Project

According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Charlotte is expected to have weather around 78°F for the next month. Perfect weather for Charlotte home remodeling projects!

“With only a few summer months remaining, homeowners need to act quickly,” said Adam Ferrara, owner of Beck Design Group. “Summer provides the perfect opportunity for all types of home remodeling projects for Charlotte homeowners.”

Below are a few of the common reasons homeowners should take advantage of the remaining summer months for home remodeling projects.

Charlotte Homeowners Schedule Remodeling Projects for Vacation

Regardless of how carefully you plan a home remodeling project, it’s likely to cause at least minor disruptions in your normal day-to-day life. Since most people choose to go on vacation during the summer, why not schedule the work to be done while you’re on vacation?

“We have long-standing relationships with most of our clients and they have us set everything up so that they come back from vacation to a finished remodeling project,” said Ferrara.

Nice Summer Weather Forecast for Greater Charlotte

The summer months also provide longer days, which means more work gets done. The nicer weather also ensures that there are less weather-related delays.

“The longer days and nicer weather allow us to consistently work more hours and, as a result, it can shorten the amount of time it takes us to complete a project,” adds Ferrara.

Other Reasons Summer Weather is Perfect for Remodeling

• More flexible family schedules – with children out of school, families have less hectic schedules.
• More opportunity to be away from home – summer is the time of year when the family can take day trips, attend summer camps, or spend the day at a local swimming pool.
• Weather allows for eating outdoors – the warm weather allows for the family to gather outside for dinner and use a grill for cooking. Perfect if you’re doing kitchen remodeling!

If you would like to learn more about remodeling your Charlotte home, please call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email Adam. We look forward to helping remodel your home soon!

Charlotte Remodeling Contractor Features Interior Redesign Project Photos

In addition to building new, custom homes, Beck Design Group works with homeowners across Greater Charlotte and Fort Mill to remodel and redesign existing rooms and homes!

“We are seeing Charlotte homeowners staying in their homes for longer periods of time,” says Adam Ferrara, owner, Beck Design Group.  “And because homeowners are staying in their homes longer, they are investing money into remodeling and redesign projects to transform their existing homes into more of their idea of a dream home.”

The photos on this post are from a recent home remodeling and redesign project that Beck Design Group did for a homeowner who had decided to invest more money into improving their in-home lifestyle.

“We work with our remodeling and redesign homeowners on just about every type of remodeling project imaginable,” says Ferrara.  “In 2012, we are seeing homeowners invest money into remodeling kitchens, outdoor living areas, and overall expansion of existing home square footage.”

If you would like to learn more about how we can help you build a new home or remodel your existing home, please call Adam Ferrara at Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com. 

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Charlotte Kitchen Remodeling Project Introduces Design Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Countertops

Beck Design Group really enjoys designing and building kitchens for our homeowners.  New kitchen designs or kitchen makeovers really excite a home and provide our families with customized, comfortable kitchen spaces to gather, create memories and prepare home-cooked meals.

Around Charlotte, there are trending focal points that kitchen makeovers are bringing attention to.  These kitchen remodeling focal points include custom kitchen cabinets, beautiful kitchen countertops, and increased work space areas.

The kitchen remodeling project, with new kitchen cabinets and countertops, on this page are from a recent kitchen renovation project that Beck Design Group just completed.  The quality of materials and new levels of kitchen design that we used on this particular project represent some of the more popular trends in kitchen remodels that we are seeing across Charlotte.

To arrange a kitchen remodeling meeting with Beck Design Group, please contact Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  Because we custom-design and build kitchens for our homeowners, we can accommodate any style imaginable!  We look forward to meeting with you about your kitchen remodeling ideas!

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Custom Home Builder Grows into Charlotte Neighborhoods in 2012

“On behalf of Beck Design Group, we would like to thank all of our customers and associates for a wonderful year in 2011,” announced Adam Ferrara, builder, Beck Design Group.  “In this new economy of instant ups and downs, we are lucky that our business model and plan provides for a steady and consistent growth with our customers.”

Beck Design Group is beginning expansion into more neighborhoods in 2012 with our custom home building and remodeling services.  “This is a really solid time in our company history to reach out to the Greater Charlotte custom home building marketplace to offer our unique array of home building and remodeling services,” said Ferrara.

You will begin to notice Beck Design Group advertising across select neighborhoods throughout the Greater Charlotte area.  Ads like the one you see on this post will be featured.

Call Adam Ferrara with Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com to schedule a private business meeting to discuss the custom home building and remodeling plans that you may have for your home in 2012!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Residential Structural Foundation Remediation Company Saves a Sinking House!

This particular structural remediation and remodeling project is one that we at Beck Design Group will not soon forget!  Do you remember the house that was quickly sinking into the ground back in March of this year?

Beck Design Group was working with a homeowner who’s home had been suffering from major sinking and cracking.  The home was built by their previous builder and was built on poor soil.  As we did our investigation to determine the cause of the home’s sinking, we discovered that there was three feet of buried trees under the home!

Our plan was to provide structural remediation and repair to the home.  We completely excavated the material from underneath the home to remove the unstable and poorly-repaired soil.  As you can see from the pictures on this page, we gave this structure a reliable and proper foundation that will support this home for a long time. And the “after” photo appears here at the right.

Residential structural remediation and repair services from Beck Design Group includes structural risk assessments, structural diagnosis, engineered structural solutions and documentation, total project management, and construction supervision.

If you would like to learn more about structural remediation and foundation repairs, please call Adam Ferrara at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We build and remodel homes only one way…the right way.  We also repair other builder’s mistakes.

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Charlotte and Fort Mill Attic Remodeling Trends Include Home Theater Rooms

You may have guessed that the hottest attic remodeling trend would be a play room, or a bonus room, or a new master suite.  Actually, the hottest attic remodeling trend in Charlotte and Fort Mill is a transformation into a new home theater!

So what is new in home theaters across Charlotte and Fort Mill?  Everything is, of course!  Homeowners are remaining in their existing homes and not moving around as often.  So remodeling attic and basement spaces are hot projects around our area.

While home theater remains its own category, the lines are blurring.  Home automation, Web-based mobile apps and streaming Internet content are converging. The home theater experience is becoming the integrated entertainment component of today’s homeowner-centric smart-home that includes security, lighting, heating and cooling, and convenience.  It’s all accessible, programmable and definitely cool.  And that means that an unused space in the home needs to turn into a usable space.

The home theater technology is definitely a hot market and the physical components and technologyare becoming more affordable as time passes.  Depending on the structure of your home, an attic conversion for your new home theater room may be straight forward or it could entail modifying the structure of your house.

For example, ceilings may have to be raised, truss system reconfigured, etc.  No matter what is required, Beck Design Group has the expertise, knowledge and experience to ensure the work is done according to building code and regulations, ensuring the integrity of your home and its structure, and providing you with safe, accessible living space to fit your lifestyle.

Beck Design Group will complete the entire attic conversion for you…from design to material choices to construction to installation of the home theater.  To find out more about converting your attic or basement into a home theater room, call Adam Ferrara at Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We look forward to giving you the hottest attic remodeling trend in Charlotte and Fort Mill!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Custom Home Builder Profile on Adam & Becky Ferrara at Beck Design Group

Being a Charlotte and Fort Mill custom home builder and residential general contractor can lead to a very busy and exciting life just by yourself.  Now add in your wife as your business partner.  This is the exciting and interesting life of your Charlotte and Fort Mill custom home builder, Adam and Beck Ferrara of Beck Design Group.

Recently, Adam, Becky and their family were profiled in Fort Mill magazine.  The photos and story are excerpts from the article.

Adam Ferrara, a 6th generation Charleston native, graduated from the College of Charleston where he majored in Business and Communications.  He started is home building career in 1999 with John Wieland Homes in Charleston.  In 2002, Adam went to a Halloween party where he met Rebecca, whom he calls Becky.  Becky is a Clemson graduate with a Masters degree in Accounting. 

Adam and Becky moved to Charlotte in 2001 when Adam was transferred to the Charlotte Division of John Wieland Homes.  Becky became a NC-licensed CPA and secured a job with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland in Uptown.  In 2005, Adam was recruited to be a project manager with Toll Brothers, one of the largest luxury home builders in the United States.  Adam was responsible for the installation of all utilities, roads, building pads and new home construction.  While with Toll Brothers, Adam and his team constructed over $35 million in homes and $2 million in infrastructure.

You probably can tell by the photos on this page that Adam likes to build beautiful homes with the high attention to quality and the finishing details.  The interior of their home, pictured on this page, certainly expresses the couple’s eye for detail.  Ornate columns, wrought iron railings, a stone fireplace, and many art niches describe just a sampling of the elegant decorating touches and finishes.  Arched openings and exquisite lighting add to the overall charm of their home.

When the housing slump hit, the couple used the downturn as a catapult to create Beck Design Group, LLC.  They moved to Fort Mill in 2008 and set up shop in Baxter Town Center.

Adam holds his general contractor’s license in North Carolina and South Carolina.  His clients like his mind for renovation, remodel and new construction.  Clients enjoy his creative expression as well as his calm client-management style!

Adam says that the Beck Design Group business model is built by “providing a truly custom experience by marrying the best of the design world with proper contracting and communication that allows us to give all of our customers what they deserve;  communication and responsiveness.”

If you would like to schedule a private meeting with Adam Ferrara to discuss your home’s remodeling, renovation or new construction ideas, please call Adam at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  You’ll see first hand why so many families in Charlotte and Fort Mill trust Adam, Becky and Beck Design Group with their homes!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Baxter Village Custom Home Builder with New Custom Home Plan & Design

Beck Design Group is building new custom homes for families of all sizes with all types of unique needs and demands from their home life!  We build custom homes based strictly on the way that you want to use your home.  Some families want new homes that are more “open spaces” for large families to interact and have visible traffic flow.  And still other families like creating unique custom spaces and individual niches for escape and quiet times.

This specific custom home plan from Beck Design Group is called “The Hampton“.  The Hampton is a beautiful 2-story home plan with a well-designed traffic flow with both open spaces and private, reserved spaces.

The 1st floor features a large, open grand room with a 2-story coffered ceiling, hardwood flooring, custom built-in shelving, a fireplace, 5 bay windows overlooking the back landscaping, and 350 square feet of open living space.  Right off the front entry way is a private study featuring custom built-in bookshelves, 10-foot coffered ceiling, and beautiful wood flooring.  A private dining room, gourmet kitchen, a chef’s pantry, and a sunken keeping/sunroom with a vaulted ceiling are also included on the 1st floor.

The 2nd floor of The Hampton is where the dreamy master suite awaits.  The over-sized master suite includes a large open sitting area surrounded by windows, a double trey ceiling, a master bath with his/her vanities, a soaking tub with tucked-away niches, and an enormous walk-in closet with a custom built-in table and bench seating.

The Hampton is 4,436 sq. ft. of incredible, custom living space under the roof, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, over-sized 2-car garage with epoxy-finished garage floor, an enormous bonus room upstairs, low E glass windows, and incredible upgrades awaiting your personal taste and desires!

Download The Hampton’s custom home brochure here.  You can also visit our Custom Home Plans here.  And when you’re ready to talk about building your new custom home at any location, call Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group for a private meeting at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We look forward to building a custom home for you and your family!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Residential Home Remodeling Contractor Builder List of Survival Tips for Remodeling!

One of the first steps to all of our Beck Design Group home remodeling projects is to work with you to educate and inform you about the specific process that will be taken to complete your home remodeling project.  We feel that information and communication is key in reducing our client’s stress and worry and minimizing our client’s possible inconveniences or interruptions to the family during the remodeling process.

With this in mind, we have developed our own Top 10 List of How to Survive Your Charlotte or Fort Mill Home Remodeling Project managed by Beck Design Group.

Tip #1: Plan for everyday life.

Your house may be in shambles, but you’ll still want hot meals, a snug bed, a refreshing shower, and clean clothes. Seek safe harbor away from the confusion by staying at a motel, taking refuge with a kind relative, or even moving into a travel trailer or recreational vehicle.

But don’t go so far away from home that you lose touch with the project. If you can, or must, live at home during remodeling, rearrange rooms before work begins. To prepare for a kitchen makeover, move your microwave and refrigerator to a place where they can still be used. If the water will be turned off for long periods of time, order bottled water and scout out a place for showers. A bedroom may even become a combination living room/kitchen for awhile.

Tip #2: Keep waste in its place.

There’s no way to avoid a mess when remodeling. But the tide of rubble, trash, and dust can be contained. Before the swing of the first hammer, we will work out waste logistics with you. Hang tarps in doorways to seal off rooms where remodeling is under way. Establish a plan for handling waste materials so they will be routed away from sensitive areas, such as gardens or porches, and hauled away on a regular basis. If floors need protection, see to it that they are covered up.

Tip #3: Defend against air pollution.

When determining the timetable, pin down the periods when glues, finishes, or other odorous materials will be used. Make certain the house will be properly, even excessively, ventilated when smells are at their peak. Escape to Grandma’s.

Tip #4: Protect your Property from Dust.

Some dust will always drift out of work areas. Electronic equipment, fine furniture, or other valuables should be covered or removed. Also, keep expensive telephones out of the remodeling area.

Tip #5: Communicate with Beck Design Group…We will with You.

Keep the lines of communication open and stick to your plans as much as possible. Mid-course project changes often lead to unexpected service charges.

Tip #6: Let your neighbors know.

Whenever you decide on renovating your home, make sure the neighbors know. You wouldn’t want to take on any brawls with the neighbors over noise issues. Take along a basket of muffins or invite them over for a party after the renovation. They will surely be cooperative if you take on a positive and friendly attitude.

Tip #7: This is the perfect time to eliminate clutter.

What a great time to go through all of your closets and storage spaces to eliminate items like the old wardrobes, exercise equipment gathering dust in your garage, clothes that haven’t been worn for over two years, old books and keepsakes that are never used, old linens, and items stored in the garage. You’ll be surprised at the reclaimed space that suddenly is available. It will make you feel good during your remodeling project plus it will give you new space!

Tip #8: Protect Your Belongings.

Remove pictures from walls and store fragile items away from the work area. Lock up or remove valuables. Roll up area rugs and store them out of the way. Seal clothing and linens in plastic bags. We will tape plastic sheets to doorways, windows and air vents to seal off rooms where remodeling is under way. If we are building an addition, we will not break into the main house until the last possible moment so most of the mess will be outside for most of the project. If floors need protection, we will see to it that they are covered up. If you have any special protection requirements, please let us know as soon as possible.

Tip #9: Protect Your Plants.

If we are going to be working in and around your garden or shrubs, you need to move those plants. Before we start, decide which plants you want to save. Saving plants during a remodel means digging them up and potting them; or digging and heeling them in some place away from the construction site. Let us know which plants might be damaged. We do all we can to protect them, but keep in mind that if we are digging a foundation three feet from your clematis arbor, some damage is almost inevitable.

Tip #10: Prepare yourself for a roller coaster of emotions.

Your initial excitement will nose dive once the mess, noise and organized confusion of remodeling begin. At different stages in the process, it’s perfectly normal for your feelings to go up and down. Expect it to happen. Just remind yourself that your original enthusiasm will return with interest when the remodeling is finished and your beautiful new space is ready to use.

Beck Design Group works on all types of home remodeling projects:  kitchen remodels, master bedroom remodels, bathroom remodels, patio/porch remodels, outdoor living area remodels, attic/basement remodels, and every room in between!  Call Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com to schedule a private appointment at your home to discuss your home remodeling ideas!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Top 5 Residential Remodeling Questions with Beck Design Group

We get a lot of questions every day from homeowners about remodeling and building projects.  But out of the hundreds of residential remodeling and building projects that we have been involved with over the past 10+ years, there are the same Top 5 remodeling questions that homeowners ask most often.  Within these Top 5 questions, there are variations, but the core of the questions always remain consistent!  We hope you enjoy reviewing the Top 5 Home Remodeling questions from Beck Design Group.

Top 5 Home Remodeling Questions from Beck Design Group Customers

Top Remodeling Question #1:  What are the advantages of a design/build remodeling company?

From a homeowner perspective, a design/build residential general contractor like Beck Design Group provides you, the client, a single source of responsibility, authority and cost control for your remodeling project, from start to finish. Our design/build approach leads you, as a homeowner, to:
(a) only pay for a design which can realistically be built within your overall budget;
(b) only deal with one single project contact…us;
(c) a total, open disclosure about every aspect of your project…this means better communication and no hidden or costly surprises

Top Remodeling Question #2:  Are All Licensed Contractors Considered General Contractors?

No! A general building contractor is “a contractor whose principal business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built, requiring in its construction the use of at least two unrelated building trades or crafts (e.g. plumbing, electrical, drywall, etc. ).” Room additions and most kitchen and master bath remodels are best handled by a licensed general contractor, as these projects typically encompass demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.  Beck Design Group is a licensed residential general contractor.

Top Remodeling Question #3:  What is the Best Way to Determine My Remodeling Project Budget?

The most reliable method is to get a precise bid based on a set of plans and product specifications. Obviously, this is not practical during the initial planning stages of a remodeling project.  Beck Design Group is happy to provide you with a “ballpark” budget range based on a preliminary, no-obligation consultation. This meeting allows us to learn first-hand about what you ideally want to accomplish with your home remodel along with your top priorities.  In turn, we can offer valuable information to help you make key decisions and continue to move forward toward your goals.

Top Remodeling Question #4:  How Do I Plan for the Home Remodel?

The first step is to develop an idea of what you want to do. Write a prioritized list of your needs and wants. Look at magazines and websites and collect pictures of what you like. The more clearly you can envision the project and describe it on paper, the better prepared you’ll be in making your decision.  Think about traffic patterns, furniture size and placement, colors, lighting and how you expect to use the remodeled space. Figure out how much money you have to spend on the remodeling job, furnishings, landscaping or any other cost you might incur. We can help you from the very beginning if you need us!  Read our Tips on Surviving a Home Remodel Project!

Top Remodeling Question #5:  What Do You Handle During the Remodeling Project?

Beck Design Group coordinates and manages everything.  From A to Z.  We handle all permits and budgets, all craftsmen and tradesmen, planning, design, finishes, clean-up and final walk-through.  We do everything.  Your role will be to provide “approvals” during the selection and design process.  We communicate very closely with our clients so that you will understand everything that is happening.  Total disclosure.  We do not want you to be surprised about anything that happens in your remodeling project.

For a private meeting with Adam Ferrara of Beck Design Group to discuss your remodeling ideas or upcoming remodeling projects, please call Adam at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We think that during our first meeting together you will feel comfortable in knowing that you selected the right people at Beck Design Group to handle your remodeling project!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Custom Cabinet Maker & Installer with New Cabinet Styles

Beck Design Group knows that one of the fun aspects of your kitchen and room makeover and remodel project is selecting the new cabinet faces, style and color.  We just made the process easier for you with the addition of our new Cabinet Door Face Styles & Colors Guide! 

We are able to share a great wealth of exciting, creative and practical design solutions for kitchens, baths, closets, libraries, home office, home theatre rooms and remodeling projects to suit varying lifestyles and budgets.

Once you have selected a cabinet style and color, we then begin the custom cabinet building process.  This is where the high quality of craftsmanship enters the picture.  Our cabinet makers select the best cuts of wood and grain and use only premium hardware and assembly methods to create your new cabinets.  Don’t forget your new cabinet hardware!  Beck Design Group has unlimited cabinet hardware selections that bring your cabinets the extra personality and design blended with superb opening functionality.

Then comes the installation.  We have seen some real horror stories from previous “cabinet installers”.  Our cabinet installers are the real pros.  There is so much more to installing cabinets correctly than just alignment and attachment.  We use real creative vision when we design your cabinets.  This is a custom job for a custom fit.  Our cabinets are nested into place as the rest of the kitchen or room evolves from the cabinet installation.  Our cabinet installation always looks like the room was built around the custom cabinets!

For your personal custom cabinet and kitchen remodeling meeting, please call Adam Ferrara at Beck Design Group at 803-746-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com.  We want you to enjoy the process of creating a new kitchen or room and selecting your cabinet style, face and color.  Let us worry about the process of building and installing!

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Charlotte Fort Mill Residential Home Remodeling Builder Beck Design Group

Beck Design Group recently completed a large residential remodeling project for a Charlotte Fort Mill homeowner that included the installation of all wood floors throughout the home.

Upgrading and replacing wood floors in your home can bring you unparalleled beauty, wonderful durability and functionality, and solid return on investment.  Hardwood flooring is one of the best home improvements you can possibly make. Although it can be a significant expense to completely re-floor your property, the outlay will come back to you when you come to sell.

If you are not intending to sell, then you will benefit greatly as the years go by from having a durable and hard wearing surface. There may even be benefits beyond the financial, as the carpet surfaces which are typically needed to cover soft floors can be a source of trouble to allergy sufferers.

By a careful choice of flooring hardwood floors can eliminate this problem for good. Carpets can be a collecting ground for mold, and a breeding ground for dust mites. These can aggravate a great number of allergy conditions, as well as potentially leading to respiratory problems later in life as well.

If you live in a cold climate, and especially if you ever suffer from rheumatism or any other similar condition, you will find that hardwood flooring can reduce your pain as well. The wood remains warmer than other types of flooring, as air is trapped in the wood itself.

Beck Design Group works with Charlotte and Fort Mill homeowners on all types of remodel projects, including upgrading and replacing wood flooring!  Call Adam Ferrara at 803-476-7908 or email adam@beckdesigngroupllc.com to schedule a private meeting to discuss remodeling and renovation ideas for your home!

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