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Eagle Peak BuildersSelecting a Contractor

Also Showcasing 2 Active Projects

Gabe Friedman Photo

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for• Fundamentals•Referrals & Ratings•References• OperationsCommunications• Cleanliness Good Neighbor• Collaboration Warrantee & Customer Service• Quality

•Proximity• Experience

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for• Fundamentals• Licensed, bonded, & insured• Potential Homeowner Liability

• Does Only Permitted Work• Non-permitted work can lead to faulty construction, fines,

future problems, difficulty with resale

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for•Referrals & Ratings• NextDoor Neighborhood Blog• Friends & Neighbors• Yelp• Better Business Bureau

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for•References - Current Projects & Recently Finished Work• Not work that is years old• How do current clients like working with them?

• Operations• Continuous Work?• Stay within schedule & budget?• Only use licensed subs or un-licensed & day labor?• Good Simultaneous Job Load?

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for•References - Current Projects & Recently Finished Work• Communications• Detailed Work Schedule?• Regular Status Meetings?• Progress Reports?• Email, Text, Cell Phone?

• Cleanliness• Do they act as a guest in client’s home?• Always clean job site?• Trucks & Equipment kept out of way?• Debris removal regularly and at end of job?

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for•References - Current Projects & Recently Finished Work• Good Neighbor• Plan to minimize disruption?

• Collaboration• Clients included in decisions?• Recommendations to save in long run?• Listen and focus on highest priorities for clients?• Adjust operations to accommodate clients?

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for•References - Current Projects & Recently Finished Work•Warrantee & Customer Service• Stand behind their work?• Fix the little things that pop up, even after job complete?

• Quality• High Quality Work?• Does their work blend with current home?

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Selecting a ContractorWhat to look for•Proximity• Local so they can provide timely service?• Reputation in your city?• Pass Inspections The First Time?

• Experience• How Long In Business?• Have they done your kind of work before?• Or will they learn on your job adding to schedule, costs, &

surprises?

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Eagle Peak Builders is THE Right Contractor

• Fundamentals - Licensed, bonded, & insured. Only does Permitted Work• Highly referred on NextDoor, 5 star Yelp, BBB A+• Operations – continuous work, only licensed subs, manageable load• Communications – Detailed MSProject Schedule, weekly status meetings & report, always accessible

(email, text, cell)• Cleanliness – Clean job site, equipment managed, prompt debris removal • Good Neighbor – Contact info flier with gift card • Warrantee & Customer Service – Punch List, adjustments months after job complete, repairs even

years later• Quality – High Quality, pride ourselves on blending work• Proximity – Based in Danville / San Ramon• Experience – Licensed since 1991 Focused on new home build, whole house remodels, room additions, & kitchens

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Current Project235 Waterman Circle, Danville

• New Kitchen, laundry, half bath• Removed interior walls and reconfigured space• Removed fireplace and raised family room floor• New windows and doors, added window

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Current Project305 El Pintado Heights, Danville

• Remove old carport and entire roof structure• Remove interior walls and

reconfigure• Create new master bath on

suite• Rebuild half bath & laundry• Add 1000 sf 4 car tandem

garage• Add three light well

dormers• Add front porch & entry

dormer

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Current Project305 El Pintado Heights, Danville

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10/10/16 Current Project305 El Pintado Heights, Danville

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Current Project305 El Pintado Heights, Danville

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Current Project305 El Pintado Heights, Danville

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Eagle Peak Builders

Collaborative ConstructionThe Right Choice Gabe Friedman Photo

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Thoughtful Design with Value Execution