Category: Design-Build
Top 10 Portland Design-Build Firms in 2025
Portland homeowners understand that exceptional home renovations require both creative design vision and skilled construction expertise. That’s where design-build firms shine, offering seamless integration of these crucial elements under one roof. At Lamont Bros Design & Construction, we’ve partnered with hundreds of Portland homeowners to bring their renovation dreams to life. Through our years of…
Interior Design Trends for Your Home in 2025
As we move into 2025, the world of interior design is changing — for the better! Today’s trends are creating living spaces that feel both luxurious and practical, with new technologies, products, and design features gaining popularity among homeowners. At Lamont Bros. Design & Construction, our team is constantly asking the question, “What’s next?” We’ve…
What is the Difference Between a Kit and a Custom Build?
Building a new structure, whether it’s a detached garage, an addition to your home, or even a new dwelling, presents some challenging choices. For many homeowners, these decisions are often swayed by initial cost comparisons. At a glance, $50,000 for a prefabricated kit seems like a steal compared to spending hundreds of thousands for a…
Remodel Design Guide: As-Built Survey
The as-built survey is an important part of the remodel design process. It allows your design team to inspect your home in preparation for designing the remodel of your dreams. In order to have the most successful remodeling experience, it’s important that you and your design team are set up for success in this part…
What to Expect From the Kitchen Remodel Design Process
Chances are if you’re preparing to shell out several thousand dollars on a kitchen remodel, you’re probably not going to demolish a few walls, rip up your floor, and tear out some cabinets before sitting down and asking yourself, “Now, how do I want my new kitchen to look?” As much as we often wish…
How Much Does a Custom Home Cost With a Design Build Firm?
Homeowners often choose to work with a design build firm because of the streamlined, cohesive process. In this process, design and construction services are seamlessly integrated, providing an end-to-end construction experience for homeowners. For those considering a custom home, a design-build firm can be a great option to ensure that the home meets their expectations.…
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Always Trust Contractor Bids
When planning a home remodel, one of the first steps is to compare the cost of working with different contractors. While it’s good to explore your options, not every price you’re quoted is an accurate estimate of the project’s cost. As a result, many homeowners find out the hard way that you shouldn’t always trust…
What Type of Contractor is Best for my Remodel?
The contractor your choose can make or break a remodel. However, finding the right one can be confusing. Did you know there are different types of contractors, each with its own business structure and process? When exploring your options for a remodel, it’s important to find the type of contractor whose strengths are the best…
Do I Own My Remodel Design Plans?
Thorough design plans are a crucial part of nearly every good remodel. For homeowners who work with a professional designer or architect to plan their remodel, there is often some confusion about whether they own the design plans. The question of who owns the remodel designs can sometimes affect the outcome of the project and…
Remodel Design Guide: Preconstruction Meeting
After an extensive design process, you signed a remodel construction contract to transform your current home into your dream home. Then, you waited several weeks for permit approval as your design-build team has been hard at work planning and scheduling every step of the remodeling process. Now, it’s almost time to begin the construction phase…
Can I hire an independent designer to work with a design-build firm?
The design-build process is a great way to remodel your home. By combining your design and construction teams under one roof, the design-build approach keeps you in control of your budget and offers a client-centered remodel experience. But what happens if you want to hire a specific designer for your remodel without giving up the…
Remodel Design Guide: Proposal Meeting
You’re exploring the possibility of a home remodel. You’ve reached out to a designer and discussed your hopes and dreams for the project. Now, you’ll attend a meeting to discuss the next big step in your remodeling journey: signing your proposal. Our remodeling team at Lamont Bros. knows that for homeowners, designing a remodel can…
What type of contractor is best for insurance repair?
Nobody wants to find themself in the position of needing to file a homeowner’s insurance claim. Not only do you need to find a contractor to quickly and effectively repair the damage to your home, but you also have to work with an insurance adjuster to manage the repair costs. This balancing act can leave…
What Is A Design Consultant?
At Lamont Bros. one of the first team members you’ll likely speak with is a Design Consultant. These team members understand the design process through and through, and can answer specific questions about your project regarding materials, cost, and timeline. Tackling a remodel — whether it’s a whole home remodel, kitchen, or addition — can…
Remodel Design Guide: Feasibility Study
You’re in the early stages of a home remodel, and you want to know if the project you have envisioned can be built on the budget you have to work with. Before you begin the expensive process of hiring a designer to draft your remodel plans, you need a feasibility study to help you explore…
How a design-build firm keeps you in charge of the cost
Managing the cost of a remodel can often feel like climbing a very dangerous mountain. Do it right, and there’s something spectacular waiting for you at the end. But even a small mistake could be incredibly costly. What you need is a guide to help you manage the risks and take the safest path to…
What is Lamont Bros.’ Payment Process?
Remodeling your home can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over a million. Once you’ve established designs for your remodel, agreed on a price, and signed the contract, it’s time to start building. But while you may know what you’re going to pay for your remodel, the mechanics of how that payment changes…
Can I hire my own subcontractor to work with a design-build firm?
So, you’ve chosen to work with a design-build firm to remodel your home. Although they usually do most of the remodeling work using an in-house construction team, there are a few exceptions. Some jobs, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and drywall get subcontracted out to specialized tradesmen. Fortunately for you, you happen to know a…