How to Choose the Right Contractor in Central PA

How to Choose the Right Contractor in Central PA

We’ve all heard the stories before – the “handyman specials,” unfinished remodels, and projects left in chaos by contractors over overpromised and underdelivered. It’s frustrating, expensive, and in many cases avoidable with a little groundwork upfront.  Your...
Construction Supply Chain

Construction Supply Chain

“Supply chain issues have become a real challenge in 2021. Between the storm in Texas knocking out critical component factories, folks being unwilling or unable to work amidst health concerns and the unleashing of pent-up demand for construction services, the entire industry is grappling with long and unpredictable lead times.

How to Know When Your Roof Needs Replacing

How to Know When Your Roof Needs Replacing

 Shingle Damage On asphalt roofs, check the shingles. Fading color, especially with darker shingles, is normal wear. However, the shingles should be lying flat against the roof and should not be cracked or warped. This kind of damage is caused by wind, cold weather,...
Building Permits in Pennsylvania

Building Permits in Pennsylvania

When are they required? A building permit is required for work on a residential building or structure that includes: Repairing or renovating an already existing one or two-family home. Building an addition to an already existing one or two-family home. Building a new...
What is the Process of a Basement Finish?

What is the Process of a Basement Finish?

First, a Tradesman estimator has a brief phone conversation with the customer to make sure the customer has a realistic budget goal for their project. Following that, a Tradesman estimator arrives onsite to take measurements and talk with the customer through their...