{"id":1513,"date":"2023-12-27T07:41:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T12:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T16:25:07","slug":"renovating-a-condo-complex-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/renovating-a-condo-complex-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovating a condo complex in 2024? Here&#8217;s what you need to know about hiring a contractor in Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s time to renovate your condo complex, but you\u2019re unsure what contractor you should work with. In the best case scenario, you\u2019ll find a contractor who can renovate your condo units in a way that increases rent prices while staying on budget and on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The worst case scenario is a never-ending construction project that results in bad Google reviews from current residents. To get the former, you need to choose the right contractor for renovating a condo complex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s five signs to look out for in a contractor for your condo complex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go Commercial\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It can be easy to consider residential contractors for your condo complex. After all, each unit is a home with residential doors, windows, and features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But you\u2019re not looking for a contractor to work on one unit. You need someone who can manage multiple units with many moving pieces, making your project fail under the commercial category.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve discuss the benefits of a commercial contractor when renovating a condo complex, but here\u2019s the spark notes list of reasons you need a commercial contractor:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They can manage large projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They have access to commercial subcontractors who can work quickly\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They have experience renovating spaces with multiple tenants\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go local\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When choosing a commercial contractor, you want a partner who understands the local permits, knows structural engineers in your area, and can follow building code regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with understanding the logistics, a contractor local to your part of Virginia is invested in the local community. At Carlton Building Services, for example, we work to build the future of our community (the Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk areas). We want to see condo complexes in the area thrive because they are where our friends and family live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a local company, you are condo units for their neighbors, while national companies see you as an invoice in Virginia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On budget, on time<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renovating a condo complex can get pricey, especially if they are surprises down the road. When searching for the right commercial contractor, pay attention to their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/pph\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">past project highlights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do they mention how fast they finished projects and how this compares to the industry standard? Are they discussing the budget and if they stayed within it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">90% of construction projects are over budget and\/or over time, and that includes projects in many Virginia cities, including Virginia Beach, Chespeake, and Hampton Roads. If you take the time to find the right contractor, you can be in that 10% who isn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1515 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12_27B-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen in condo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12_27B-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12_27B-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12_27B-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12_27B-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/12_27B-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Invest in the art of minimal disruption\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nobody likes to be woken up to construction work or have to apologize for it in a Zoom meeting. That includes your tenants. Luckily, there are some contractors who can minimize disruption and renovate without disrupting residents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While not a condo, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/first-colonial-inn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First Colonial Inn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, an assisted living home in Virginia Beach, worried about the impact of their balcony renovations on their residents. Because they chose a contractor skilled in the art of minimal disruption, they received no resident complaints about the project. The contractor\u2019s team even helped residents carry in groceries and perform other everyday tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/two-maids-and-a-mop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two Maids and a Mop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> found a similar result when they hired Carlton Building Services. They needed someone who could complete a full build out without interrupting their business. Thanks to Carlton Building Services\u2019 experience with minimal disruption, they found a partner who could complete the job while they conducted business as usual.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shop around<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It might sound off for a contractor to tell you to look at more than one option, but like you, we only want to take on condo complex renovations that are a good fit on both ends.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before choosing a contractor, interview a couple. Gather estimates, observe contractors\u2019 communication style, and watch out for other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/commercial-construction-contractor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">green flags<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re in the Norfolk, Hampton Roads, or Virginia Beach areas, consider getting a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/hire-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">free estimate from Carlton Building Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> during your search. We specialize in on budget and on time commercial projects, including condo complex renovations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to renovate your condo complex, but you\u2019re unsure what contractor you should work with. In the best case scenario, you\u2019ll find a contractor who can renovate your condo units in a way that increases rent prices while staying on budget and on time.\u00a0 The worst case scenario is a never-ending construction project that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1514,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[217,218],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1513"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1580,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1513\/revisions\/1580"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}