Remodeling, Architecture, Southern California

Pacific Southland is a professional design group working on residential and commercial building projects in the Southern California area. We have the experience and background to handle your design and development needs expeditiously and in a cost effective manner. The first consultation is free! We will come to your site and give you our opinions of your project and some design ideas. Click on some of the links below for more information, then call us!

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SO ..YOU"RE THINKING OF REMODELING?

There are lots of issues to consider before you decide to remodel your home. Does your lifestyle really fit a large project, or should you sell and rebuy to meet your new needs? Can you get all that you want in a new purchase, or does remodeling make more sense? Read more, click the link above.

WHAT"S INVOLVED IN REMODELING A HOME?

City agencies, resale value after remodeling, neighborhood problems, phasing issues...click above and read more.

HOW DO I FINANCE THIS REMODEL?

There are many options to financing your remodel. If you have equity in the property, you can refinance and take cash out, sometimes with little documentation. There are other options available as well. Go to Pacific Southland Mortgage's homepage and read more there. (Use the "back" button on your browser to return here!) Leave us email with specific information...there are lots of creative ways to get the money for your remodel, as long as it makes overall financial sense. Make sure and visit Pacific Southland Properties homepage as well. You'll need to understand the value of your home before and after the remodel to see if it makes sense to do it.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT VS. GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Using a licensed professional general contractor is certainly the best way to go for most people. You have one place to go with problems and concerns, and you are protected in your overall cost if you are cautious in making sure your contract covers everything, which can be tricky at times to do. Spend a little more to save alot possibly, and use an owner's representative, along with a licensed contractor, and you will have someone on your side to watch over the costs, and we offer that service. You can also use an owner's rep just at the outset, to overview your document set, to be sure the contractor is in fact bidding on everything you need (avoid costly change orders where possible) and help to guarantee your overall budget. In a few instances, if you are qualified and have the contacts, (which really very few homeowners can do!) you can save a lot of money by hiring the subcontractors yourself or by working with an agent (a construction manager). You must be prepared to fully dive into the project and commit your personal time. 7% management fee as opposed to 20% or more in overhead and profit to a general contractor! Click above and read more!

Do-It-Yourself Links and Guides

These are all the sites you'll ever need for home improvement information, as they access all the other great sites on the web that I've ever found. If you know of other great sites that aren't on these links, email us and we'll add them!

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PLEASE NOTE! We are not architects! Many projects require the use of a licensed architect, please use the link at the bottom of our site to the American Institute of Architects to find an architect in your area. We are not general contractors! If you are looking for the advice of a licensed general contractor, please use the link at the bottom of our page to find a general contractor in your area. Ventura Associates are design professionals, specializing in custom residential new homes, light commercial work, tenant improvements and remodels. We hope you find this page extremely useful!

By the way, we are also NOT doctors, lawyers, accountants, tax advisors or religious consultants... please be aware that all statements made are our opinion only! Thanks again.

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