Ryan & Ryan Construction, Inc. is a full-service general contracting firm that serves residential and commercial clients throughout the Bay Area. The family-owned and operated company can handle renovation and construction projects of all sizes, from cosmetic kitchen and bathroom remodels to insurance-related construction work and complete structural overhauls. Its services include hardwood flooring and drywall installation, framing, finish carpentry and painting, demolition, and more.
Brothers Gary and Chad Ryan established Ryan & Ryan Construction to apply their passion for building to Bay Area construction projects. The Ryan brothers say their meticulous attention to detail and desire to always provide excellent workmanship have earned them a positive reputation among construction professionals and clients alike. “We hold daily meetings before and after work hours to address issues and make sure we’re offering the best quality possible,” says Chad Ryan.
Ryan & Ryan Construction’s in-house professionals include licensed estimators, a certified infrared thermography specialist and an EPA Lead-Safe Certified specialist. The company can also help customers create design blueprints and provide them with CAD drawings.
“We stress client satisfaction throughout every phase of the construction process. We don’t wait until we’re finished to find out if a customer is happy; we seek feedback throughout each project to make sure we stay true to their vision and exceed their expectations.”
When looking for a contracting firm, make sure it’s certified in the specialties required for your specific project.
Certification is available for a variety of industry aspects, including lead and mold remediation, thermography (infrared light analysis for leaks and insulation issues), estimating and inspections, and cleanup and restoration. If you’re remodeling your bathroom to be more environmentally friendly, for example, it’s important to hire a company with experience in Green construction methods. Some firms have close relationships with suppliers and can help ensure the right appliances, materials and equipment are available when needed.
Just as living Green involves more than having a heightened awareness of one’s own impact on the environment, finding a Green builder involves more than simply hiring a contractor who promises to be environmentally friendly. There are several important factors to consider when choosing a Green builder for your home:
1. Ask to examine the types of materials your contractor will use in constructing or reconstructing your home. Not only should you examine the final products you’ll use on an everyday basis (appliances and so forth), but also the materials that will go into constructing your home. It’s not enough to simply buy a few appliances that promise to be Green; it’s more important to ensure everything used by your Green builder is designed to have a minimal impact on the environment. Some examples of Green supplies include remanufactured or recycled wood, energy-efficient appliances that may also be constructed of remanufactured or recycled parts, and material that’s designed to not cause environmental harm if it breaks down.
2. Ask to examine the methods your contractor will use when constructing or reconstructing your home. Specifically, you’ll want to watch for wasteful or harmful behavior by either the builder or his hired crew. Do they minimize the amount of energy used when working on your home? How are excess products handled? If a hazardous substance can’t be avoided, how is it approached or disposed of? Ask your builder to walk you through his construction process step by step to determine if he’s truly observing Green building principles.
3. Find out if your home is being constructed in accordance with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification principles. The LEED rating system includes parameters for measuring the sustainability of Green building, both in new and existing structures. Does your builder follow LEED standards, which is the nationally accepted benchmark for determining if construction is truly Green?
Few companies in the custom home building field earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award, which means they've been independently rated Highest in Quality. Even fewer can claim two decades of continued success in everything from cosmetic remodels to complete structural overalls, but that's exactly the case for Ryan & Ryan Construction, Inc. Owned and operated by brothers Gary and Chad Ryan, the full-service general contracting firm works on projects that range from kitchen and bathroom renovations to framing, flooring and interior and exterior painting. "Our clients can expect a full range of services," confirms Gary Ryan. "We make sure we offer the best quality possible."
The Ryan brothers are passionate about helping clients build from the ground up and enhance their existing homes–a characteristic that's endeared them to a clientele base that stretches throughout the Greater Bay Area. "We approach each project as a collaboration with our clients, whether individual homeowners or businesses," says Mr. Ryan. "Our team of specialists is involved at each stage of the process, from designing blueprints to offering advice on custom hardwood flooring, stone tiling, granite countertops, windows and paint colors. We excel by managing our budgets efficiently and using efficient communications and project management tools."
Unlike other construction companies that handle select aspects of clients' building projects and use subcontractors for everything else, Ryan & Ryan Construction utilizes an in-house staff of designers, inspectors, estimators, infrared thermography specialists and IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) specialists on every job. Additionally, the company's state-of-the-art software, equipment and processes are designed to help clients return to normalcy as quickly as possible after their building projects are complete. "We do our best to make sure our clients are involved in their projects from the beginning and have clear understandings of our processes and project timelines," says Mr. Ryan.
In addition to its construction capabilities, Ryan & Ryan Construction provides emergency service and restoration work for residential, commercial and institutional customers through its sister company, Ryan & Ryan Restoration, Inc. "We collaborate closely with owners, property managers and insurance providers to ensure rapid responses, repairs and restoration services," says Mr. Ryan.