Many homeowners have committed to staying in their current homes and are looking to make this the year they finally make the upgrades needed so they love where they live. Whether you have clients looking to update a new-to-them home with a new kitchen, refreshed bathroom, or extra room with an addition or custom home, the talented team at Mountainwood Homes can help make your client's dreams a reality.

Mountainwood Homes is a design-build contractor specializing in residential remodeling and custom home building. The company focuses on whole-house, kitchen, and bathroom remodels, home additions, ADUs, outdoor living spaces, and custom homes.

If a whole home remodel seems overwhelming or financially out of reach, a phased approach may be the solution. Breaking up a large renovation into smaller projects can make the process easier to live through and spreads out the project cost over a more extended period.

We asked the owner and president of Mountainwood Homes, Robert Wood, about the benefits of approaching home renovation projects this way.

"Phasing a construction project allows homeowners to focus on what is most important to them now and what fits their current budget," said Wood.

"Along with the financial benefits of dividing the cost into smaller, more manageable pieces, phasing also provides homeowners with a clear understanding of how a current renovation project could impact later phases of construction," he added.

Remodeling an entire home can be overwhelming for many families. Phasing a project allows homeowners to keep living in their homes for most of the process by temporarily shifting living space when needed.

"Most people can't be out of their home for the time it takes to complete a large construction project," said Wood. "By remodeling piece by piece, it minimizes that intrusiveness."

Home remodeling requires a thought-out plan, especially if tackling a project in stages. The expert team at Mountainwood Homes knows the complexities involved. They help homeowners clarify their vision and priorities, work realistically within a budget, coordinate every design element, and work through each stage of construction.

"Our clients are excited to start and want expert guidance and a plan. We have a team of experts that guide them every step of the way — from designing the space to visualizing it in 3D, selecting materials, and getting through the permitting process — we are with them all the way."

The highly competent team at Mountainwood Homes has over 40 professionals that help bring each project to life.

"The process starts by inviting one of our project developers to see the project and understand the client's frustration with the space," explained Wood. "Once the project developers identify the issues, they collaborate with our design team to create solutions for the problems."

Wood continued, "From there, our clients work with our award-winning design team to figure out their personal style and how it will mesh with home style and fit within their budget. Our project managers handle the day-to-day construction in our client's home. They are incredibly seasoned and bring their extensive industry experience to each project."

Wood also added that many folks are behind-the-scenes helping ensure every client has a great experience. They take care of everything from obtaining permits to taking care of warranties. He describes these members of the teams as the glue that keeps it all together.

Mountainwood Homes' motto is "Building clients for life," and they have a long list of repeat clients who have developed a relationship with their team and call them up again when they're ready for their next project.

"People are still investing in their homes — with additions and kitchen and bathroom renovations among the most popular ways to refresh or reinvent one's living space. Along with adding resale value, there is also a 'use' value to these types of projects when you have a great new kitchen or bathroom and enjoy it every day," said Wood.

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