Intentional Contracting Inc. provides a variety of general construction and remodeling services for residential and commercial clients in the North Bay. In addition to handling everything from kitchen and bathroom remodeling to custom home building, the family-owned and operated company utilizes its concrete and framing divisions to take on specialized projects like foundation excavation, drilled pier foundations, retaining wall installations, and custom framing work.
Owner Matt Davis says the key to Intentional Contracting’s success lies in its focused, deliberate approach to construction. “It’s right in the name of the company—I want everything we do to look ‘intentional,’ right down to the small details. From the pre-construction process to the finishing touches, we’re committed to providing high-quality service with value and integrity.”
Intentional Contracting prioritizes quality control in every aspect of its operations, which Matt says is essential for ensuring a successful project. “We’re able to provide each jobsite with adequate supervision because we do most of the work in-house, but we also work with trusted partners who consistently meet our quality expectations. We’re dedicated to achieving our clients’ goals without cutting corners or sacrificing quality or safety procedures."
“We’ve built our company on long-term relationships with clients who have trusted us with their homes and often refer us to family and friends. Our clients’ satisfaction is always our number one priority. Our objective is to keep our promises and exceed each client’s expectations.”
To save money on a remodeling project, it’s important to think outside the box.
Preparing for a remodeling project is similar to preparing to buy a car—you may know the style you want, but the options you choose could drive the price higher than you can reasonably afford. However, there are numerous ways to stretch your remodeling budget and still end up with high-quality results. Consider the following tips to achieve the best outcomes for room additions and bathroom remodels:
- Once you add square footage to a home, the project price significantly increases. One alternative is to borrow space from a neighboring room—a process known as space reconfiguration. For a bathroom remodel, consider taking space from the linen closet. You can make up some of the lost storage by finding small spaces between wall studs for niches or built-in shelves.
- There are many ways to make a small room appear larger. To transform a small bathroom, install a bow window or skylight. Vaulted ceilings can be a nice touch, too.
- If you’re going to expand outside the existing home, consider a small bump-out of two to four feet. This may allow you to cantilever the floor joists and eliminate the need for excavation and foundation. Be careful not to extend beyond the roofline, which might require the addition of a new roofline.
Bathrooms - Consider reglazing a bathtub instead of replacing it, especially if it’s still in relatively good condition. This can save you more than half the cost of a tub replacement and minimize dust.
- Instead of ceramic tile, use cultured marble sheets for tub surrounds. You’ll save considerably on labor costs and marble sheets are much easier to clean. Fiberglass surrounds are also less costly than tile.
- If your overall space is limited, purchase a jetted tub and shower combination or install a pedestal lavatory instead of a vanity cabinet with a sink. Remember, while pedestal lavatories eliminate the need for vanities and save space, some models may cost more than a separate vanity cabinet and sink.
- If you’re going to add a large, jetted bathtub, consider adding a water heater that’s specifically dedicated to the tub. A large tub can hold 75 gallons of water or more, which can easily overextend your existing water heater and cause future problems.
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Customer satisfaction is a central focus of any successful business, but it’s even more important for remodeling contractors that have earned Diamond Certified. For Intentional Contracting Inc., keeping clients happy is all about upholding the values implied by its name. “As a superintendent and foreman for other companies, I was constantly telling my guys, ‘It needs to be intentional,’ so I modeled this company on that belief,” explains owner Matt Davis. “By making sure our work is intentional and deliberate, we’re able to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.”
Intentional Contracting has been providing general construction and remodeling services for residential and commercial clients in the North Bay since 1999. The family-owned and operated company handles everything from kitchen and bathroom remodeling to custom home building, and it also utilizes its concrete and framing divisions to take on specialized projects like foundation excavation, drilled pier foundations, retaining wall installations, and more.
Unlike less experienced contractors that take a “cookie cutter” approach to each job in an effort to maximize their workload volume, Intentional Contracting pays attention to details and makes sure its clients’ needs are being met throughout the construction process. “Most of our technicians have decades of building experience, so we have full control over the quality and outcome of every project,” says Mr. Davis. “Our clients really appreciate that we listen to their ideas and utilize our expertise to bring them to reality.”
Another distinguishing attribute of Intentional Contracting is its company-wide dedication to quality control, which Mr. Davis says is important for ensuring positive results. “To us, quality control means having adequate supervision, skilled contractors and a great work ethic,” says Mr. Davis. “Customer satisfaction drives our company, and the best way to make our customers happy is to maintain control of our labor force and bring our best to every job.”
