No, it is just a name, although one we’re proud of. We have experience working in all architectural styles, from Craftsman to Mediterranean to Modern.
We provide a wide range of residential building capabilities, especially those that meet the particular demands and unexpected surprises inherent in remodeling projects. But perhaps our greatest strength is partnering with talented design professionals.
Because Mediterraneo previously offered design services in-house for many years, design is in our DNA. Consequently, we understand its supreme importance in a design-build project, and have since developed synergistic relationships with a pool of highly-respected architects, all of whom we can heartily recommend. This model accommodates a greater variety of need, range of style, and personal fit; an adaptive evolution from where we started.
Our building expertise is similarly broad and deep in both new construction and remodeling. Given our design-build background, we are singularly well-positioned to manage all aspects of a project, including those which incorporate green technologies.
Absolutely! One of our key strengths is our ability to work successfully with a wide variety of architects. In fact, we are often recommended to future clients by our architect partners.
Each project is assigned to a Project Manager/Supervisor who will be your primary point of contact with Mediterraneo. All other labor, vendor and subcontracting resources will be assigned by the Project Manager based on the skills required, issues of timing and availability and, of course, competitive pricing to insure your project is completed on time and within budget.
Oh, you can count on The unexpected showing up. It’s as much a part of construction as tool belts and tape measures. No one knows what they’ll find when opening up a wall, for example. But unexpected events don’t have to be terribly stressful if you’ve got cool hands running the job, as we do. On average, our crews have more than a decade of experience under their tool belts. As with everything else, our approach is to be open, honest and fair. We will explain clearly the construction issues involved, why they were a surprise and how best to resolve them so that we can get back on track as quickly as possible.
This one is tough to generalize about. Staying in your house during construction depends on the nature of the project and the preferences of the client. If it’s necessary to replace a foundation, tear off a roof or disrupt plumbing or electrical services for sustained periods, it is probably unwise and likely unsafe for you to live on the premises. (It may be illegal, too.) If the construction disruption is limited, however—say, a kitchen remodel—we can probably set up a temporary kitchen arrangement if you need to stay put. Besides, we pride ourselves on our good housekeeping. We always keep job sites clean and will protect existing areas of the home with plastic and/or temporary walls and doors if need be. The bottom line is, we’ll work with you to accommodate your preferences and meet your particular needs.
This is a question we ask ourselves on every project. Especially in today’s economy, we have to scrutinize each line item to stay competitive. And the pressures to cut corners, lowball bids and eke out some semblance of profit with change orders later on… are enormous.
But we’re just not built that way.
We are committed to building it true. Constructing homes with quality materials and an exacting eye to detail. We use top-notch subs and materials we can trust and rely on. If the specs call for solid-core doors and polished brass lock assemblies, then that’s what you’ll get. Even the wires hidden in your walls or your service panel must be done just so, in an orderly and meticulous manner, even though it’s unlikely you’ll ever see them. That level of craft tends to cost a little more but will always result in a better, more durable product. Our bids and estimates reflect that. In a word, they’re honest.
And, as we’ve emphasized throughout this website, the end product is only part of our services. You are also hiring professionals who can communicate effectively, understand and respond to your concerns, manage the project so that it comes in on time and on budget and, in all ways, turn your vision into a beautiful and enduring home. We don’t just build it and build it well, we manage it well. Building or remodeling a home can be one of the most ambitious, most satisfying things you’ll ever do. Sure, we hope you love the house. But when your home is once again quiet and the trucks are long gone, we want you to recall and savor the process as well.
Technically, that depends whom you choose to manage the project. But we pride ourselves on our flexibility and ability to find working solutions—many times, to solve issues before they become problems. So feel free to call either of us because, as far as we’re concerned, there’s only one team. And only one goal: your complete satisfaction.
