Chap Construction

Not every customer is a good fit for every contractor and vice versa. It is very important to take the time to get to know your contractor. As with anything in life not all personalities mesh. You need to be sure that you feel comfortable talking to the person you have entrusted with your home. … Read more

Build VS Buy There may come a time where you are asking yourself; should I build my new home or buy one that is already built? There are a few things to consider when making this decision. Building your new home means that you can make it exactly to your liking (budget permitting of course). You … Read more

As part of my duties as the permit coordinator, I visit many public buildings almost everyday.  Opening doors, touching pens, documents, pushing elevator buttons, parking meters, etc.  Never once did I ponder how many fingers/hands have touched the same things I was touching until the pandemic.  Who knows how many times I’ve touched my face … Read more

Choosing a general contractor is the most important step in any minor or major construction or remodeling project.  Word of mouth referrals and seeing other completed jobs should be essential in making your decision.  Referring to the Better Business Bureau for any negative reports is also something you should do.   Remember that your contractor will be in … Read more

Employee Spotlight Interview – Steve   Every week we will be featuring one of our hard working guys so that you can know the people coming out to your home a little better. Today we talked to Steve who has been with the Chap Family for 36 years.   What I do at Chap… I … Read more

How do you decide the right time to do a home improvement project? What is my budget?How do you decide what projects should be prioritized? How do you get started? There are so many questions when deciding what and how to do things to what is most commonly someone’s biggest asset. Always plan ahead for … Read more

Follow our blog for the progress on this new home. Pilings are in. Framing to start soon.  

Landscaping is a large part of the finish look to your new home or addition once construction is completed.  Some homeowners and builders do not plan for this work accurately during the budget and design phases. This can cause issues when trying to stick to a budget.  There is information that your design professional will need … Read more

Employee Spotlight Interview – Drew   Every week we will be featuring one of our hard working guys so that you can know the people coming out to your home a little better. Today we talked to Drew who has been with the Chap Family for 3 years.   What I do at Chap… Plumber … Read more

Lily of the Valley Recently, I came across this small fragrant flower in my garden, after a quick search I found out that it was called Lily of the Valley. Something else my search told me is that it is poisonous! While I didn’t anticipate putting it in my salad, I have two dogs one … Read more