This exterior was very plain when we started. We had the option of making expensive massive structural changes to improve the situation or make minor structural changes and improving the surface finish to achive the effect we were after. We chose the latter and we think the end result is pretty impressive.

The 1500 square foot addition to the right side of this home had to be tied into three different existing levels and tie two completely seperate structures together to create an end result that looked as if the entire home was designed that way to start with. This was accomplished by using computerized survey data from the existing structure and modeling it to the proposed addition using a computerized architectural blending of the new and old.

This kitchen was functionally a disaster. Note the washer and dryer in the left side of the old photo and the cramped working space of the over all design and general dark drab appearance.The saving grace of the existing Kitchen was a beautiful mahogony beamed ceiling. The kitchen concrete slab floor was 1 1/2" out of level and no provision had been made in the original design for adequate heat and air conditioning.  This presented a problem because it was a support mechanism for the floor above. This means that there was no easy way to run the electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems through the existing structure because it was made of concrete. These and many other problems were resolved by extensive prior planning and the use of a computerized architectural program to design the functional systems so that they could be incorporated within the soffits that were built in above the new cabinets. This saved a lot of expensive structural work, greatly improved the lighting in the kitchen and increased the usable storage and work space by almost 100%. The end result is a beautiful, functional and impressive kitchen area.

How We Do It:
The real trick to remodeling is detailed planning and cost analysis. You have to figure out the most cost effective way to get what you really want and minimize the expense of getting the existing structure into shape to accept the proposed improvements.

Every remodeling and/or addition job is unique. This is because you are starting with a different set of existing problems every time and trying to figure out how to overcome them in the most cost effective manner. The biggest single mistake made in remodeling and additions is not defining the existing problems up front. This is what leads to "The Money Pit" trap.

Amereicorp starts with a concept plan to ensure that we are targeted on the end result that the customer has in mind. We then perform a detailed analysis of the existing structure. There are a lot of questions we will answer before we even pick up a hammer.

 * Is the existing electrical system adequate to support the remodel/addition?

 * Is the existing plumbing system adequate to support the remodel/addition?

 * Is the existing mechanical system adequate to support the remodel/addition?

 * Is the existing structure square adn plumb?

 * Is the existing home structurally sound?

 * Will current building codes and zoning ordinances permit the proposed changes?

You can spend thousands of dollars just getting the existing building into proper condition to accept the proposed improvements. If these questions are not addressed up front, they can lead to some nasty and expensive surprises down the road.

Amereicorp will go to great lengths to devise a detailed plan and cost analysis to determine how to achieve the desired end result in the most cost effective manner.