1. Housing Rehabilitation (Remodeling)
By Mick Martin
MRM Enterprises

2. Rehabilitation vs. New Construction
Rehabilitation (Remodeling) is work performed on existing structure to modify, upgrade, repair or replace
New Construction is starting from scratch to create an entirely new structure or addition
Note: an addition to existing structure can be considered new construction or remodeling depending on how extensive the work

3. Contracts and Codes Get it in writing
Complete Proposal – check your costs, include Overhead & Profit (O&P), present proposal, get signature(s) and deposit
Be aware of construction codes (HVAC, electric, plumbing, framing, ground disturbance, etc.)

4. Licenses, Insurance, Bonding and Permits
Licenses are required for contractors – categorized by job size, company size, state & federal regulations
Maintain proper insurance to protect your company, workers, and your client
Bonding may be required depending on job
Permits may be required depending on job (HVAC, electric, ground disturbance, etc.)
Note: Know your code requirements

5. Starting the Work Expect the unexpected (in remodeling)
Set start time, and start on time
Make prior preparations for material delivery and site plan
Instruct all workers and sub contractors with work to be performed
Communicate with your client

6. Show Me The Money
Funding the project – 50% / 50%, Draw System, Time and Materials (T&M), Overhead and Profit (O&P)
Federal grants and loans
HUD
Hazardous material abatement, removal, or encapsulation (some state & local funding)
Low income housing

7. The Be-Wares Hazardous materials Special licenses required
Special regulations for working with and removal
Examples – lead based paint, asbestos, oils, gases, waste dumps
Note: always check before you dig or work

8. The Be-Wares (continued)
Structural compromises
Framing, foundations, roofs and utilities
Structural engineer
Know the codes and specs

9. The Be-Wares (continued)
Dispute Claims
Complete contract
Communication
Inspections
Change orders
Get it in writing

10. Completion of Contracted Work
Communication is key – with clients, workers, suppliers, agencies
Cleanliness is next to godliness – always leave a clean worksite
Respect your client’s space – this is their home
Under promise and over deliver

11. The Finished Project From a window repair to a complete re-do
Get paid and maintain a client base
Referrals come from exceptional work and satisfied clients
One good job can lead to the next
One bad job could lose you 50

12. The Paper Trail Computers create more paperwork not reduce it Client
Contractor
Government

13. Always Under Promise
and Over Deliver –
Your name is on the job!

14. Questions??
Thank you.