Savidge Construction Co., Inc.

Business Description

Savidge Construction Co., Inc.was established in 1988 and incorporated in 1999. is a family-owned and operated business. They have been helping families for over 20 years in Chester County and surrounding areas to create their dream homes.

The longevity of Savidge Construction Co., Inc. is a testament to the superior level of quality, service, and experience they offer.

They offer a wide range of professional services, including:

Custom decks and porches, additions/renovations, windows and doors, kitchens and baths, and garages.

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Insurance/Bonding Information

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?

Decks

Do you provide free estimates?
Do you offer payment or financing plans?
What are your hourly rates?
Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
How does the building process work?
How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
Are you bonded and insured?
Do you assist in obtaining permits?
What makes you different from other contractors?

Window Replacement

Do you provide free estimates?
Do you offer payment or financing plans?
What are your hourly rates?
Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
How does the building process work?
How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
Are you bonded and insured?
Do you assist in obtaining permits?
What makes you different from other contractors?

Kitchen Remodeling

Do you provide free estimates?
Do you offer payment or financing plans?
What are your hourly rates?
What services are included in your rates?
Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
How does the building process work?
How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
Are you bonded and insured?
Do you assist in obtaining permits?

Room Remodeling

Do you provide free estimates?
Do you offer payment or financing plans?
What are your hourly rates?
Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
How does the building process work?
How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
Will I be able to live in the home during renovation?
Are you bonded and insured?
Do you assist in obtaining permits?
What makes you different from other contractors?

Basement Remodeling

Do you provide free estimates?
Do you offer payment or financing plans?
What are your hourly rates?
Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
How does the building process work?
How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
Are you bonded and insured?
Do you assist in obtaining permits?
What makes you different from other contractors?

Garage Additions

Are you bonded and insured?
Do you provide free estimates?
Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
Do you offer payment or financing plans?
How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
What makes you different from other contractors?
Do you assist in obtaining permits?

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• Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
  We always make sure our customers are 100% satisfied with our work. We warranty our work for one year, all material warranties will be transferred to the homeowner at the time of completion of the project. Any questions or concerns, homeowner's call us first and we help them through any questions.
• Do you provide free estimates?
  Yes, all of our estimates are free.
• Do you offer payment or financing plans?
  We typically setup payments based on completed project milestones. We offer payments made by credit cards as an option.
• What are your hourly rates?
  We typically provide quotes on a project basis with details of what is included. We do not mark up any material cost, we quote based on our labor cost, material cost and any delivery costs.
• Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
  Do to insurance issues/concerns, it is best if the contractor completes all work as indicated on the estimate. Homeowner can work on the project after we have completed our designated work and off of the jobsite.
• How does the building process work?
  First, all specifications of the deck will be reviewed and signed off by homeowner prior to obtaining a building permit. Most municipalities approve permits with in 15 days of submittal. Typical decks are completed within less than two weeks depending on availability of scheduling municipality inspections.
• How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
  Typical decks can take from one to two weeks to complete depending on the complexity of the design and the timeframe of the township inspections.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, we can provide a certificate of insurance at the start of the job along with our Workers' Compensation Certificate.
• Do you assist in obtaining permits?
  We obtain all required permits and coordinate all required inspections.
• What makes you different from other contractors?
  We are a small family operated company, we provide a "personal touch" that other contractors may not have the time to provide. Your main contacts: Rich Savidge, Carpenter by trade with over 25 years experience in Building and Renovating homes. Luisa Savidge, an Engineer by education with 15 yrs experience in CAD Design, Sales & Marketing. We train our employees to provide high quality, clean work.
• Do you provide free estimates?
  Yes
• Do you offer payment or financing plans?
  We offer credit card payments
• What are your hourly rates?
  We typically provide quotes on a project basis with details of what is included. We do not mark up any material cost, we quote based on our labor cost, material cost and any delivery costs.
• Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
  Do to insurance issues/concerns, it is best if the contractor completes all work as indicated on the estimate. Homeowner can work on the project after we have completed our designated work and off of the jobsite.
• How does the building process work?
  Your windows are measured to the exact size required prior to ordering material. Existing windows removed and new window installed immediately. We can also install new windows in an area that does not have an existing window.
• How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
  On average we can install 8 - 10 windows per day depending on the condition of the interior and exterior walls and the size of the windows. Bay windows or windows requiring additional structural work will require more time.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, we can provide a certificate of insurance at the start of the job along with our Workers' Compensation Certificate.
• Do you assist in obtaining permits?
  We obtain all required permits and it is included in the estimated cost of the project.
• What makes you different from other contractors?
  We are a small family operated company, we provide a "personal touch" that other contractors may not have the time to provide. Your main contacts: Rich Savidge, Carpenter by trade with over 25 years experience in Building and Renovating homes. Luisa Savidge, an Engineer by education with 15 yrs experience in CAD Design, Sales & Marketing. We train our employees to provide high quality, clean work.
• Do you provide free estimates?
  Yes
• Do you offer payment or financing plans?
  We work with several cabinet suppliers, depending on size of project some suppliers can provide assitance with obtaining financing.
• What are your hourly rates?
  Typically kitchen project are estimated as a compelte project not on an hourly basis.
• What services are included in your rates?
  A cost breakdown will be provided from intial remodeling phases, detailed estimates by discipline (ie electrical, plumbing), etc.
• Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
  Due to insurance and worker's compensation typically the homeowner does not get involved in the building process. Many homeowner's do participate in painting or have certian tasks to complete after we have finished certain items and another established agreement has bee put in place.
• How does the building process work?
  First is your kitchen design. If you prefer we can provide a certified designer to review all options with you for your new kitchen. We provide additional services in regards to room remodeling to allow for increasing the size of the kithcen area or create an addition if required.
• How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
  The project length depends on the amount of remodeling to be completed prior to installation of the cabinets and countertops. Projects can vary from a couple of weeks to two months. We provide assiantance in prepairing the home with a temporary kitchen while renovation is completed. Every situation is different, but we try to make it as smooth of a process as possible.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, we can provide documentation for you.
• Do you assist in obtaining permits?
  We obtain all required permits and coordinate all inspections.
• Do you provide free estimates?
  Yes
• Do you offer payment or financing plans?
  We offer credit card payments
• What are your hourly rates?
  We typically provide quotes on a project basis with details of what is included. We do not mark up any material cost, we quote based on our labor cost, material cost and any delivery costs.
• Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
  Do to insurance issues/concerns, it is best if the contractor completes all work as indicated on the estimate. Homeowner can work on the project after we have completed our designated work and off of the jobsite.
• How does the building process work?
  Design of rooms are discussed and reviewed. Area demolished and re-built as requested. Certain inspection may be required during the building process.
• How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
  Depends on the size of the room and the options selected.
• Will I be able to live in the home during renovation?
  Most home renovations do not require for the homeowner to leave the property. This will be discussed during the site visit.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, we can provide a certificate of insurance at the start of the job along with our Workers' Compensation Certificate.
• Do you assist in obtaining permits?
  We obtain all required permits and it is included in the estimated cost of the project.
• What makes you different from other contractors?
  We are a small family operated company, we provide a "personal touch" that other contractors may not have the time to provide. Your main contacts: Rich Savidge, Carpenter by trade with over 25 years experience in Building and Renovating homes. Luisa Savidge, an Engineer by education with 15 yrs experience in CAD Design, Sales & Marketing. We train our employees to provide high quality, clean work.
• Do you provide free estimates?
  Yes
• Do you offer payment or financing plans?
  We offer credit card payments
• What are your hourly rates?
  We typically provide quotes on a project basis with details of what is included. We do not mark up any material cost, we quote based on our labor cost, material cost and any delivery costs.
• Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
  Do to insurance issues/concerns, it is best if the contractor completes all work as indicated on the estimate. Homeowner can work on the project after we have completed our designated work and off of the jobsite.
• How does the building process work?
  Design developed and agreed to by homeowner. Permits applications submitted. Framing and electrical & plumbing completed before the first round of inspections, insualtion and drywall installed, spackling, sanding, prming and painting, then all flooring, baseboard trim installed. Some municipalities require additional inpections along with the final inpsection.
• How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
  It depends on the size of the basement and if a bathroom is included. Most basements completed with in 4 - 6 weeks. Larger basements with built in cabinets, bars, etc. can take up to two months.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, we can provide a certificate of insurance at the start of the job along with our Workers' Compensation Certificate.
• Do you assist in obtaining permits?
  We obtain all required permits and it is included in the estimated cost of the project.
• What makes you different from other contractors?
  We are a small family operated company, we provide a "personal touch" that other contractors may not have the time to provide. Your main contacts: Rich Savidge, Carpenter by trade with over 25 years experience in Building and Renovating homes. Luisa Savidge, an Engineer by education with 15 yrs experience in CAD Design, Sales & Marketing. We train our employees to provide high quality, clean work.
• Are you bonded and insured?
  Yes, we can provide documenation.
• Do you provide free estimates?
  Yes
• Can I work along side you to reduce costs?
  Typically homeowner's do not get involved in the building process. Sometimes homeowner provide the painting or other minor projects. Due to insurance reasons, homeowner do not perform any building, electrical or plumbing work unless they are certified.
• Do you offer payment or financing plans?
  Only payments we can offer is through your credit cards.
• How long does it typically take to have this type of work completed?
  Depending on the complexity of the project, it can take 4 to 8 weeks.
• What makes you different from other contractors?
  We are a small family operated company, we provide a "personal touch" that other contractors may not have the time to provide. Your main contacts: Rich Savidge, Carpenter by trade with over 25 years experience in Building and Renovating homes. Luisa Savidge, an Engineer by education with 15 yrs experience in CAD Design, Sales & Marketing. We train our employees to provide high quality, clean work.
• Do you assist in obtaining permits?
  We obtain all required permits and coordinate all inspections.

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