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What does a stress-free renovation actually look like before construction starts?

In this roundtable discussion, Charlie Barnes talks candidly with builders from Cape Cod to California about preconstruction design services and why the most important decisions in any renovation happen months before a crew shows up.

He’s joined by industry peers:

• George Kall from Metro Design Build Group in Washington, DC
• Chris Gayler from Gayler Design Build in California 
• Nick Kornea from LBK Design Build in Pennsylvania 
• Nick Shepard from KC Home Solutions in Kansas

You'll hear why the two most common contractor complaints–over budget and over timeline–almost always trace back to decisions that weren't made early enough, how the design-build process protects homeowners from costly surprises, what Cape Cod's regulatory environment means for renovation planning, and what separates a builder who guides you through a project from one who simply builds what you hand them.

If you're planning a renovation and wondering what good preparation actually looks like, this conversation was made for you.

In this episode, we talk about ADUs (accessory dwelling units) with Ryan Castle, CEO of The Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS®, and learn about the logistics of building an ADU on Cape Cod.

Join host Charlie Barnes in our first episode as we talk with builder Nathaniel B. Chase and landscape professional Josh Mark. We explore how we got started in our careers and what we've learned over the years living and working on Cape Cod.

Episode Links:

• Barnes Custom Builders
• CMS Landscape
• Nathaniel Chase on Instagram