Showing posts with label Remodeling in Scottsdale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Remodeling in Scottsdale. Show all posts

Monday, November 12, 2012

Arcadia area in Scottsdale Arizona neighborhood remodel





Located near the Arizona Baltimore Fashion park, Fashion Square mall and Camelback Mountain you will find a treasure of neighborhoods. A Locality in Arizona where the families in the area are honored and the local home coming dance get’s top ranking on the Arcadia Daily website. No! this is not a small town in a rural area, this is in the heart of Arizona. 




 Money Magazine describes the Arcadia area as “highly regarded for its greenery and high-performance school, which are in the Scottsdale system” 
  
Neighborhoods such as the home pictured here are being revitalized, remodeled and updated.  The already picturesque neighborhood are updating the look of the home inside and out. Keeping the vegetation in tack the homes are painted on the outside and inside receives new cabinets, windows for energy efficiency and flooring. In some cases doorways are widened and sun rooms are completed adding additional space for families.

Watching the tragic news of Belle Harbor, New York on 60 min, the devastation that occurred from Hurricane Sandy is overwhelming to watch. I don't feel we can comprehend the struggle of their daily lives.
Yet, they are a community of family staying together in times of tragedy. Where a heroic man purchased extra generators on a credit card because he knew other families would need one to live. To learn more about the people of Belle Harbor go to http://www.cbsnews.com/60-minutes/ and watch the episode from 60 min. 

We don't see many of these communities anymore, at lease I didn't think we had. If you walk around the neighborhood of Arcadia you will see a community, one that looks after each other. When Knipp Contracting starts a project and our sign is in the yard we know neighbors are watching out for that home. We get calls when something just doesn't seam right with the home or just to say things are ok. We are grateful and honored they trust us and look out for their neighborhood.

Restaurants such as Postino Wine Cafe  where you can sit on the patio and have a panini or go next door to the La Grande Orange Grocery for a home made desert both are all staples of this close community.

Wally takes us through one of the recently remodeled home in the Arcadia area, let us know what you think. See our face book page for information other neighborhoods or questions about construction.

Ask Wally!  Any one can ask a construction question and Wally will answer it on face book or twitter.

Email us at sales@knippcontracting or face book to leave your question.





Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Scottsdale home remodel







        What  permits do I need when remodeling my home? 




 Mountain side lots provides panoramic views of the city as well as the majestic mountains of our Arizona desert. When looking for a home and considering a remodel permits for your project could be needed. Not just the inside but the outside may need a permit as well.
Wally Knipp of Knipp Contracting explains the legal aspects of acquiring the proper permits.  As a homeowner looking at a hillside lot extra cost should be factored. Watch as Wally explains what process Knipp Contracting had to take for this hill side lot.  








When remodeling a home it's important to look at the surrounding area. In this example Wally Knipp owner of Knipp Contracting explains why a hill side permit is needed. The ramifications that occur when the permit is not obtained could cost the home buyer time and money. Understanding the total cost so that you as the home buyer can make an educated decision. This beautiful lot in Arizona has breath taking city and mountain views. After the remodel this home will be the envy of the neighborhood and the proper permits for this investor to put it back on the market.

If you are unsure about which permits are needed contact a contractor. Ensure you will be able to resell your home when the time comes.



If you have questions about permits or remodeling your home contact us!