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1700 pounds of tile gone
Stages of a bathroom remodel in San Pedro In the beginning there is a detailed estimate which includes the time line and all costs. After the review of the estimate and all points are agreed on, its time to pick out and purchase all the tiles, sinks, faucets etc....
Rocha Construction Owner Praises Dave Silva for Integrity
Dave Silva of Silva Construction Praised for Integrity and Honesty in Business SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (www.silvaconstruction.com), a construction and home remodeling company in Southern California, recently became the focus of an article by colleague...
Integrity in Business
By Gilbert Roche Years ago, my mentor, friend and partner in business, Dave Silva, taught me a few lessons about integrity! I had been working on a job at a big apartment building replacing all the wood that had been damaged by termites and dry rot. I had determined...
Answers to Common Questions on Earthquake Retrofitting
Silva Construction Talks Earthquake Retrofitting for Foundations SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (www.silvaconstruction.com), a construction and remodeling company in the South Bay area of Southern California, recently took time to answer some common questions about...
Rising House Prices Mean Ideal Time to Remodel
California Construction Company Seeing Record High Home Property Values SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (www.silvaconstruction.com), a construction and home remodeling company in Southern California, released a statement on the noted trend of housing property values...
Perceived Value
A CONVERSATION ABOUT PERCEIVED VALUE: A customer asked a contractor friend of mine how much it would cost to do this project. My friend gave him a proposal: $4500 The customer responded: That’s seems really high. My friend asked: What do you think is a reasonable...
Construction Company Utilizing “Design-Build” Contracting
Silva Construction Answers Questions on “Design-Build” System of Contracting SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (www.silvaconstruction.com), a remodeling and construction company in the Southern California area, recently came out with a statement explaining its unique...
Construction Company Following Safety Protocols
Silva Construction Briefs on Compliance to COVID-19 Protocols SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (www.silvaconstruction.com), a construction company in the Southern California area, has released a recent statement about its continued compliance to safety protocols to...
California Construction Company Explains Benefits of Kitchen Remodeling for a Home
Kitchen Remodeling A Great Place to Start for Adding Home Value SAN PEDRO, CA: Silva Construction (https://silvaconstruction.com), a construction and remodeling company in Southern California, has issued a statement to homeowners in California on the benefits of...
Understand your contractor
When selecting a contractor, make sure they explain everything in easy-to-understand terms. For example, “You need a GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter” could be better explained as, “You need a special outlet used near wet or damp areas...