Roger Scheck

Owner of Roger Scheck Construction and Licensed general contractor in Winston-Salem, NC

[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

It’s a terrible idea to throw up walls and close in a carport or garage.

You will have no vapor barrier under the slab.

You will have no termite protection under the slab.

You will not have proper slope to prevent water from coming inside under the walls.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Failure to present the homeowner with the Renovate Right pamphlet prior to disturbing painted services in their pre-1978 home carries a $5000 a day fine from the state of North Carolina until compliance.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

MY COST NO MARKUP: Permit, lien agent, floor protection, dust walls, HEPA filtration, dumpster, port-a-john, lead and asbestos testing, labor for house prep, labor for demo = $5015

How can the guy quoting $8,000 for a bathroom remodel be accurate?

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

MY COST NO MARKUP: Permit, lien agent, floor protection, dust walls, HEPA filtration, dumpster, port-a-john, lead and asbestos testing, labor for house prep = $3015

How can the guy quoting $8,000 for a bathroom remodel be accurate? 🚩

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

In Forsyth county, you cannot pull a building permit without a release from the health department if your home is on a septic tank.

This is not exclusive for exterior work, it includes all interior renovations as well.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

The low bid is the low bid for a reason.

The unfortunate thing is the homeowner won’t find out why until it’s too late.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Installing nail flange vinyl windows in new brick homes is a huge mistake being made by most builders today.

The average lifespan of a window is 20 years.

The only way to change that window and keep the integrity of waterproofing is to remove brick.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

A homeowner’s due diligence in hiring a general contractor does not stop at confirming a general contractors license.

Passing a test does not confirm capability.

Also look at several examples of their work and speak to several of their references.

[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

All HVAC contractors know the mechanical code. Some know the SCIENCE behind the mechanical code. If you want your home to heat and cool optimally, find an HVAC contractor that knows both.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Pro tip: If you follow the building codes, the building inspectors don’t fail your projects.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

The high bid could be the right bid if that contractor is the only one who is licensed, pulling permits, following code and hiring licensed plumbers, electricians, and mechanical contractors.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

I guarantee you the cheaper estimates are not doing the same job, delivering the same product or delivering the same experience.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Questions for your general contractor before you hire them...

"How do you ensure safety on the jobsite?"

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Questions for your general contractor before you hire them...

"Have you ever had any disputes or legal issues with previous clients?"

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Questions for your general contractor before you hire them...

"How do you handle changes to the project scope or timeline?"

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Questions for your general contractor before you hire them...

"Will you be the primary contact for this project?"

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

If you let unlicensed contractors preform work that requires a license or permit in your home, your homeowners insurance can deny your claims.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

PERMITS and LICENSES are different. In North Carolina, any job costing over $20,000 requires a PERMIT where as any job costing over $40,000 requires a LICENSE.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

If you think building inspectors are challenging to work with, wait until they find out you’re doing unpermited work.

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[Roger Scheck @rogerscheck]

Installing solar panels on your roof impacts the structure of your home. It alters the weight on the framing and uplift on the roof. That means you are required to pull a building permit. If the work is over $40,000 it requires a GC license.

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