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Atlanta’s General Contractor can be found working in Braeburn Village

chandlee — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:01:45 +0000

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Chandlee and Sons Construction “Atlanta’s Preferred General Contractor” can be found working in Alpharetta’s newest mixed used community Braeburn Village.

Visit the Newly Built Alpha Spine Center in Braeburn Village, as well as, the elegant Crabapple Financial Building.

Braeburn Village is located in the heart of Crabapple, Ga. A Quaint little suburb of Alpharetta ( Milton ) Ga.

Chandlee and Sons Construction has spent the past several months working with each client on their New Office Buildings located in Braeburn Village.

The Interior Finishings of each building are testiment to the Quality Work associated with Chandlee and Sons Construction, ” Atlanta’s General Contractor.”

Chandlee and Sons Construction hopes to be apart of many more Buildouts in the Crabapple area in the coming year of 2012..

Convert your Standard Garage Door into a Carriage Style Garage Door for less than $ 50.00 dollars

chandlee — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:29:19 +0000

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A Quick Solution to improve your homes Curb Appeal; Convert your Garage Doors into Carriage Style doors; Brought to you buy Atlanta’s Preferred General Contractor – Chandlee and Sons Construction.

A simple way to upgrade your Garage Doors is to go to your Local Home Improvement store and buy simple gate hardware; Four Hinges and Two Handle Pulls.

Buy Four matching Gate Hinges ( Choose the style you like ) and Buy Two Gate Handles. Take the New Hinges/Handles to the Hardware section and buy a short bolt that has a head big enough to hold the Hardware to the Garage Door. Make sure the Screws match the New Hardware and make sure to buy nuts that fit the screw.

Take everything Home; Position the Hinges in each corner of the Standard Garage Door. Take a few measurements to make sure they are all in the same place in each corner. Once you’ve double checked your measurements hold the Hinges/Handles in place against the Garage Door and make a mark thru the Bolt Holes with a pencil. Put the hardware down and drill your holes for the new gate hinges and handles.

Once the holes have been drilled, hold the Hingles/Handles in place – put the new bolt thru the hole. Install your Nuts on the back side of the Garage Door and tighten them down with a Ratchet/Screw Driver.

Stand back and look at your Pretty New Carriage Door. This simple method will save you Hundreds of Dollars over buying a Carriage Door. In total, you should pay no more than $ 350.00 per Garage Door for a Standard Size Garage Door and the Carraige Door Conversion Method. ( Materials and Labor )

Now your Plain White Garage Doors have become Carriage Doors for less than $ 25.00 per door.

How to Choose the Right General Contractor

chandlee — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:15:26 +0000

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Choosing a general contractor can be a task. Atlanta has many qualified contractors that do jobs ranging from major commercial construction to residential renovations. If you are looking for the “right” contractor, take your time in your research. Choosing the wrong person could leave you will empty pockets and a construction nightmare, but the “right” contractor will leave you satisfied every time. Before you start your next home or business project, take these three easy steps to build a happy, lasting relationship with your contractor.

1- Ask questions
When you are interviewing potential contractors, be sure to ask for references. Check at least half a dozen references on every contractor before you make a final decision. How long have they been in business? Ask what kind of insurance the contractor carries and ask permission to verify it. Make sure to ask if he has done business under another name or in another state. If so, find out why and check out both business names with the Better Business Bureau. Make sure that the contractor carries worker’s compensation insurance.

2- Communicate your desires clearly
When you show your proposed project to contractors, be sure to give them a clear picture of your budget and the job that you want done. If the contractor’s quote doesn’t line up with your budget, then be honest about the difference. Try to negotiate a price that works for both of you or move on to another contractor. How long does the contractor propose the project to take? Present your time frame clearly and ask him if he has an alternate plan to keep work on schedule during bad weather for example. As you communicate your needs to the contractor, be sure to take time to listen to his suggestions as well. If the contractor is credible, he will have some great advice to share with you. Respect his opinion and he will be more likely to respect your wishes for quick timing and a strict budget.

3- Respect and appreciation
Once you have found a “Right” general contractor, be sure to thank him appropriately for a job well done. Ask him for a few business cards and offer to pass them along to friends. Another nice gesture is to provide a written letter of recommendation that he can pass along to future clients. Good general contractors can be hard to find, but there are some great ones.

Chandlee and Sons Construction works diligently to provide clients the best advice and pricing in the Atlanta Metro market. Whether it’s a home renovation or a commercial project Chandlee and Sons goes the extra distance to provide excellent customer service and craftsmanship.

Fireplace Safety

chandlee — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:05:47 +0000

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Fireplace and Home Fire Safety More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks when heating with wood and solid fuels.

Heating fires account for 36% of residential home fires in rural areas every year. Often these fires are due to creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. All home heating systems require regular maintenance to function safely and efficiently.

Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials.
Leave glass doors open while burning a fire. Leaving the doors open ensures that the fire receives enough air to ensure complete combustion and keeps creosote from building up in the chimney.
Close glass doors when the fire is out to keep air from the chimney opening from getting into the room. Most glass fireplace doors have a metal mesh screen which should be closed when the glass doors are open. This mesh screen helps keep embers from getting out of the fireplace area.
Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces that do not have a glass fireplace door.
Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures.
Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces. Otherwise you may cause creosote buildup that could lead to a chimney fire.
Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.

Safely Burn Fuels Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup.
Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove.
When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate.
Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home.

Protect the Outside of Your Home Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home.
Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents.

Protect the Inside of Your Home Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside and outside of sleeping areas. Test them monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. Consider installing the new long life smoke alarms.
Provide proper venting systems for all heating equipment.
Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof.

These are great safety tips to keep in mind during the holidays.

Have a Happy Holidays from Chandlee and Sons Construction Company!

What is a General Contractor?

chandlee — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:02:44 +0000

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A general contractor is responsible for the day-to-day activities on a construction site, and manages all vendors and trades. The general contractor and the client have open and clear communication through out the course of a project.
Any reputable general contractor in Atlanta, must first visit and assess the job site. The result is called an estimate. The general contractor considers the cost of materials, equipment and labor to provide the customer with an approximate price for their project.
Contract documents should include a budget, any special conditions, the plans and any specification of the project that are prepared by a design professional such as an architect.
Chandlee and Sons Construction have dealt with every and any imaginable situations on a project. These challenges have made us one of the most “sought after” construction companies in Atlanta, Georgia.
The list below highlights what a General Contactor manages on a jobsite:
• Aggregates and Road Building
• Building Services and Environmental Engineer
• Concrete Construction
• Custom Home
• Electrical Construction and Maintenance
• Electrical Contractor
• Grading and Excavation Contractor.
• Green Homebuilder
• Masonry Construction
• New Steel Construction.
• Remodeling
• Surface Fabrication
• Traditional Building

Any experienced and knowledgeable general contractor has engaged in the above services sometime during their career.
Chandlee and Sons Construction has been fortunate to have had these projects and 30 plus years later, you can drive through Alpharetta, Roswell and Atlanta Metro to see our well built projects.

To Do List: Find Atlanta General Contractor

chandlee — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:22:03 +0000

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Chandlee and Sons Construction Company, is one the preferred…Atlanta General Contractors Company.

Our company for the past thirty years has earned a solid reputation as a reliable and dependable Atlanta construction company. We measure our Company’s success by our customer satisfaction for both residential and
commercial construction projects..

Chandlee and Sons is dedicated to keeping highly skilled craftsmen to deliver flawless service and exceptional work.
We pride ourselves in making our clients feel entirely comfortable before signing a contract for our services.

To enhance our service, we work Celebrity
Designer, Lauren Makk, the A&E TV star to assist/design your residential or commercial project to optimize any clients vision.

So, as an Atlanta GA construction Company, here’s what we offer to you:

• New Home Construction
• Remodeling of Residential or Commercial business
• Commercial Construction
• Interior and Exterior Commercial “Finishings”

Our family owned business has earned us the reputation and trust of our clients to be involved with many prestigious construction projects in Georgia and Florida.

Whether your building new, remodeling or expanding your existing
commercial or residential properties, Chandlee and Sons delivers the service and best “dollar value” for your project.

We invite you to have a look at our website, it highlights past projects and services we provide.

And we look forward to your call….

Holiday Safety Tips

chandlee — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:24:29 +0000

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Homes are filled with twinkling lights, holiday guests and festive decorations. The combination should mean many happy memories, but it also brings an increased risk of home fires. In fact, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, during the winter holidays structure fires increase and the dollar loss per fire is 34 percent greater than normal.

Fireplace: Ensure stockings and holiday decorations are off the mantle before starting a fire in your fireplace and always use the fireplace screen. Recycle your wrapping paper instead of burning it in your fireplace. Burning wrapping paper could produce dangerous sparks or flares of intense heat.

Kitchen : The kitchen is a busy place from Thanksgiving through the holiday season. Never leave anything cooking unattended, not even for a minute. Turn pot handles inward so that little hands can’t grab them. And keep your kitchen and your cooking area free of clutter to avoid unnecessary accidents.
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Space Heaters : Look for the UL Mark on your space heater and read the instructions before using it. Move space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn (e.g., curtains, blankets) and never leave a space heater on when you leave the room or go to sleep. Be sure to teach children (and practice it yourself) to never place anything on top of a space heater to dry.
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Electrical Safety : Check electrical outlets and make sure they are not overloaded. Look for the UL Mark on all your electrical cords and holiday lights. When decorating, inspect cords for damage and fraying and always keep extension cords away from where children play. Never run an extension cord under a rug or tack it up to a wall with a nail or staple.
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Candles Care : Walk around your home and move candles away from anything that can burn. Store matches and lighters away from children and be sure to blow out candles before you leave the room or go to sleep. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

With just a few, simple steps you can help protect your family from hazards in the home this holiday season.

AMERICAS BACKBONE – Family Owned/Operated Businesses

chandlee — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:34:10 +0000

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A family-owned business is any business in which two or more family members are involved and the majority of ownership or control lies within a family. Family-owned businesses may be the oldest form of business organization, and today they are recognized as important and distinct participants in the world economy.

More than 90 percent of the companies in North America and a majority of businesses located around the world are family-owned. Some of the more recognizable businesses still managed by family members include Benetton, Beretta, Estee Lauder Inc., Tootsie Roll, Playboy, Gucci, Carnival Cruise Lines, Harley-Davidson, Inc., U-Haul, Ford Models, Forbes Inc., and Ford Motor Co. They vary widely in regard to the overlap of family and business issues, and much can be learned from studying their experiences.
Family businesses will continue to play a greater and greater role in world economies into the next century. They will become more recognized as business organizations, and be studied and written about in increasing depth. Schools and colleges will recognize the family business as a career option of choice and provide direction and resources for students to pursue opportunities there.
It is these facts that point out the importance of family owned business in our communities. Build a relationship with a Family Owed Business in your area and compare the service with the Corporate Giants.
Very few of Atlanta’s Construction companies are family owned/operated businesses anymore; therefore supporting these companies is an important part of rebuilding the American Economy.

Referrals: Atlanta, Georgia Construction Companies

chandlee — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:07:59 +0000

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The Greatest compliment is a referral of business from a customer….

We begin all our construction projects with a consistent objective to bring every single project in on time and on budget. Chandlee and Sons strives to never believe that meeting this criteria alone is not good enough. If you agree that well-managed projects should exceed customers’ expectations in terms of quality and service, we should talk.

Quality of our work and a willingness to personally perform even the most menial tasks to remove project obstacles and get the job done.
Our ability to envision how specific parts of your project should look and flow, and communicate those ideas to our architects, designers with positive results.
Expertise in blueprint assessment and collaborating with architects throughout the course of a job to point out oversights that would unnecessarily consume the client’s time and money.
Skilled in building lasting relationships with homeowners and business owners, who frequently request project advice. Willing to provide this advice at no charge in the interest of customer goodwill when necessary.
Chandlee and Son’s excellent skills in guiding, motivating, training and mentoring other carpenters.
Based on our experience and strong commitment to our craft, we invite any prospective clients to call and experience what a “Real Construction” company is like in Atlanta, Georgia.

How to Avoid the Top 10 Remodeling Mistakes – when acting as your own Contractor.

chandlee — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:44:55 +0000

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When planning your Construction Project one of the main decisions you need to make is who will manage the project. You may have engaged a Designer, and add managing the project to their contract or you may have hired a General Contractor to manage the project. A lot of people may decide to take on the project management role yourself.

Designing a building or renovation is not just about how it will look and function but also what materials are used, when they are needed, ensuring payments are made to suppliers and subcontractors, and quality assurance. If you feel you have the experience to deal with this, great. But be warned, it’s not as easy as it may sound. The 10 most common mistakes made by homeowners acting as remodeling and renovation project managers are:

Insufficient Planning – Plan – Plan – Plan, This is where experience is necessary. Good planning keeps you focused on your Project, so you can manage the multi tasking that comes with Building
Poor Materials Management – Running out of materials during a Project can cost a lot of time and money. Most building suppliers offer Materials Takeoffs for your Projects as a free service. Taking advantage of this can save you in the long run.
Not Planning Sufficiently For Contingencies – materials can become unavailable due to a wide variety of reasons. Always leave yourself as much lead time possible to cover for those unforeseen issues.
Poor Record Keeping – Always keep good records for every phase of your Project. You will be surprised how many times you will refer back to your records. When Hiring Contractors be Prepared: Due your homework prior to agreeing to any work. Check their Insurances, License, and Reputation in the area. It is very important to ALWAYS have a signed before any work starts. Keeping good records may save if something happens between you and a Sub Contractor
Not Managing The Work Site – there are a number of regulations and workplace safety items that need to be covered during any building project. When trying to keep costs down it is tempting to throw caution to the wind and avoid the cost of indemnity insurance for destruction or property and for injury to those working on and visiting the site. If you do, you are a fool – and any builder or subcontractor who works on a site without ensuring these things are in place, are also foolish. Ensure that your subcontractor agreements make them responsible for safety and insurance of their area of work.
Slack Quality Assurance – Use a work-check-approve-work cycle on every stage of the project. Make yourself available during every Inspection, so you can talk with the Building Inspector. He or She can assist in any issues you may have with the work. Just Ask – they will be happy to help.
Poor Subcontractor Management – One benefit of using a builder as the project manager is that they have a network of trusted subcontractors. In a full home renovation, there can be 20-30 subcontractors. You need to use a well planned system for engaging, qualifying, contracting and managing your subcontractors. And remember to check and sign off their work BEFORE they leave the site and certainly before you pay them. You may like to engage an independent building consultant to manage these inspections.
Poor Communication – Act professionally, it gives subcontractors more confidence that the project will be well managed. Let everyone involved with the project know what you are expecting from them in terms of deliverables and quality. Even with the most detailed plan, inevitably things will crop up that need discussion and adjustment.
Poor Change Management Control – this ties in with the item above. All changes should be documented and signed off, however insignificant it may seem. Builders and subcontractors are human, they make mistakes. You need to ensure that any remedy or changes resulting from those errors is agreed, documented and charged to the appropriate party. I have been in the position where a builder made a major error which could not be undone, and meant the design had to be changed to ‘accommodate’ the error. He then tried to charge ME an additional $8000 based on the change in design.
Not Keeping Check Of The Budget – Always add 20% for Overruns on any project. Doing this will keep you from running over Budget in most cases. Keep track of every change on a daily basis, so you always know where your Budget stands.

Should you have any need for a Helping Hand, Call Chandlee and Sons Construction @ 678-278-9226